He thought he had plenty in reserve

“Sorry, can’t join the beret (C8) party,” laments Seppo Ranki of Glenhaven. “I had a nice one from my Army Reserve service, as headwear wasn’t considered returnable equipment. Sadly, there was a cricket plague a few years later that left it full of holes. The slouch hat went the same way.”

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