Soviet Russian Army Afghanka Panama Military Hat w. Cap Badge LARGE

Soviet "Afghanka" Field Cap, circa 1980s issue. This is a GUARANTEED ORIGINAL piece of headgear made in the Soviet Union specifically for military use, NOT a civilian item, replica or post-Soviet issue! The cap is in rough olive drab cotton twill. The type with standard Soviet metal buttons painted olive green. Comes with a period Soviet Enlisted Man / NCO hat badge. No size or other markings, as is common for Soviet field caps of the Afghan War era. The size appears to be approximately 58 (approx. US size 7 1/4 / LARGE). These distinctive caps were designed before WW2 to fill the need for a practical & rugged cap for troops deployed to tropical border regions. The cap became famous during the occupation of Afghanistan where it was synonymous with the Soviet fighting man. The pattern is unique among various military boonie caps due to its pointed top and numerous grommet ventilators, both of which serve to keep heat away from the wearer. Ideal for a variety of weather conditions, from sun to rain. The cap is in unissued near mint condition: perfectly preserved and free of stains, mildew, musty smell or other problems common for items that have spent decades in an uninsulated Soviet military warehouse. FREE SHIPPING (USPS 1st cl. Mail) WITHIN USA ONLY! We WILL NOT ship our Pricetronic items outside USA.

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