United Nations Blue Beret

United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces have worn the distinctive blue beret and helmet since the mid-1950s. Based on the colour of the UN flag, it aids recognition of UN personnel deployed to areas of conflict in support of the UN in promoting stability, security and the peace process.

This beret was worn Cpl Cliff Moon who deployed to the former Yugoslavia in 1995 as part of an Anglo-French rapid reaction force in support of United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Currently over 97,000 military personnel from more than 120 countries are deployed in support of the United Nations.