Authentic New US Army 5th Special Forces Group Green Beret, US Government Issue

Description

100% authentic and brand new United States Army Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) flash and distinctive unit insignia (DUI).
These berets are distributed by DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) and DSCP (Defense Supply Center Philadelphia); both organizations are
certified official
distributors of U.S. Military clothing.   These items are manufactured by Jensen Apparel, Northwest Woolen Mills, and Dorothea Knitting Mills. Original tags remain attached to the beret. This is not a knock off item made in Sri Lanka or China, or an item "made to military specifications" as some say.  This IS the
real
McCoy.  The flash and DUI are produced by the Ira Green corporation which has been an official manufacturer of United States Military insignia since 1943.
This beret has never been worn.
Available in sizes 6 7/8, 7, 7 1/8, 7 1/4, 7 3/8, 7 1/2, 7 5/8 and 7 3/4
.  Please specify size in comments section
during
checkout. These are shipped almost immediately, so if size is not specified during checkout buyer will receive a size 7 1/2.
This item can be a premier collection centerpiece for any Special Operations collector.
Below is official information from the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry for anyone seeking further authentication:
Beret Flash
Description/Blazon
A yellow shield-shaped embroidered item with a semi-circular base edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) black inner border and a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow outer border. The overall dimensions are 1 7/8 inches (4.76cm) in width and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in height. The Flash was approved on 24 Feb 1999.
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a pair of silver arrows in saltire, points up and surmounted at their junction by a silver dagger with black handle point up; all over and between a black motto scroll arcing to base and inscribed "DE OPPRESSO LIBER" in silver letters.
Symbolism
The crest is the crossed arrow collar insignia (insignia of branch) of the First Special Force, World War II. The motto is translated as "From Oppression We Will Liberate Them."
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 8 July 1960. The insignia of the 1st Special Forces was authorized to be worn by personnel of the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) and its subordinate units on 7 March 1991.