Genuine Soviet Russian Army Soldier's Winter Uniform "Ushanka" Fur Hats
for the Regions of the Far North with Elongated Ears . WW2 Type.
These very rare hats are imported directly from Russia and are Original Soviet Army Surplus, made in 1988.
Never used, in perfect condition! Not a Replica!
The hats are made of thick grey natural wool felt and military fur (60% of sheepskin and 40% of polyester), are very warm and resistant to rain and snow.
Colour: Grey-blue. Size: please choose from the drop down menu above. Please note: size 62cm is extremely rare.
These hats are tight fit but stretchable to the next size.
These practical, warm, comfortable, stylish and inexpensive hats can be worn in three ways:
ear flaps beneath the chin, on top of the crown of your head, or at the back of your neck, this will give you three different styles or looks.
More about these hats:
Soldiers of Soviet Army wore these hats under helmet. An ushanka (Literally "ear hat") is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The thick dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head. While no match for a helmet, it offers protection far superior to that of a typical beanie cap should the wearer fall and hit his or her head against ice or packed snow.
The word Ushanka derives from ushi, "ears" in Russian.