Soviet Russian 1980s Astrakhan Wool Ushanka

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I just purchased a very inexpensive Russian Astrakhan Wool Ushanka. I think part of the reason it was inexpensive is that it has some mothing. It is date marked inside 84 and size 60 with the outline of a rams head and horns. Although I have quite a bit of Soviet insignia including officer and enlisted Ushanka's that I picked up in the 80s in Berlin, I've not come across one of these before. Does anyone have and idea of worth and who these were worn by. Kevin

Edited April 14, 2006 by ehrentitle

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Would this have been worn by a general officer with the field uniform or just senior officers below the grade of General like a Colonel? Kevin

Edited April 15, 2006 by ehrentitle

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Bump - Any idea what ranks would have worn this style of Ushanka?

[Soviet_Sgt]

Usualy private purchased in "Voentorg" shops by Soviet Army senior officers up to Podpolkovnik (Lt Col).

Also worn by enlisted and NCO from ceremonial units (Rota pochetnogo karaula)

And officers in small ranks - if they father was general - can weaar it too.

[ehrentitle]

Usualy private purchased in "Voentorg" shops by Soviet Army senior officers up to Podpolkovnik (Lt Col).

Also worn by enlisted and NCO from ceremonial units (Rota pochetnogo karaula)

And officers in small ranks - if they father was general - can weaar it too.

Thanks much. Kevin