ORIGINAL USSR vintage hat for General of the Soviet Union Air Force. This hat is for USSR General parade uniform. The hat has black leather peak and blue band. This beautiful hat is WIRE embroidered. The hat has authentic general cap badge and 2 general buttons. Cap badge and buttons are gold plated. Original generals cap badges are 2 piece construction. Please note that the star is the separate piece connected to the cap badge by 2 rivets and elevated over the cap badge (see picture). The hat is made out of great quality wool and lined with silk serge. The sweatband is made out of genuine leather, and has a blue silk string for an adjustable fit. This feature is available only for generals and marshals caps. Russian size is 60, which is equal to 7-1/2 US size or 23.6 inches circumference. The hat is in excellent vintage condition. This is the original Soviet Air Force General hat made in USSR and issued by Soviet military factory in 1980s according to the Ministry of Defense of USSR manual “Rules and Regulation of wearing Military Uniforms” (page 100, pic. 5). Beware of Fakes and Reproductions!!! The hat is very rare and great for serious collectors. Pictures are part of description; you will receive exact hat you see on the pictures. This hat is very well made. The cap has a steel plate in front and a spring around the top. This structure allows keeping shape of the caps permanently.
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