{"product_id":"1970s-paratrooper-beret","title":"1970s Paratrooper Beret","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 1970s Chilean Army Airborne Beret – Corporal Insignia \u0026amp; Hook-Backed Jump Wings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly desirable piece of Chilean airborne militaria, this original black beret dates from the early 1970s and was worn by a Chilean Army paratrooper corporal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early variant is especially appealing to collectors because of its distinctive insignia configuration. The beret features early-style Chilean paratrooper jump wings secured with a hook rather than the later pin attachment, along with an original metal corporal rank insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese period details make the beret an attractive example for collectors of Chilean military history, Latin American militaria, airborne forces, paratrooper insignia, and Cold War collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Original black airborne beret\u003cbr\u003e* Early 1970s period example\u003cbr\u003e* Worn by a Corporal (Cabo)\u003cbr\u003e* Early-style jump wings with hook attachment\u003cbr\u003e* Original metal corporal rank badge\u003cbr\u003e* Distinctive early insignia configuration\u003cbr\u003e* Ideal for display or specialized militaria collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of early jump wings and metal rank insignia gives this beret a distinctive period-correct appearance that differs from later examples. It would make a strong addition to a collection focused on Chilean paratroopers, airborne units, special forces, Cold War military history, or South American uniforms and insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"chileanmilitaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622041059580,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1878\/2204\/files\/EEFDE39B-CFDA-43CF-A497-13D48542A0AB.jpg?v=1790878722","url":"https:\/\/chileanmilitaria.com\/products\/1970s-paratrooper-beret","provider":"chileanmilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}