Genuine East German (German Democratic Republic) Army issue ushanka. The war was cold and so was the winter air. Troops would wear these warm ushankas to protect their head, ears, and chin from the cold. The faux fur (or fish fur) ear flaps can be buttoned under the chin or tied back, ski-style. These remained as part of the winter German Police uniform after the reunification of Germany. The genuine East German insignia makes this a nice piece for a collector but these are great to wear it in the colder months! Features: Genuine East German Army surplus Faux fur trim East German badge Sizing: Hat sizes are measured by the circumference around your head, just above the ears. For more information on hat sizes, check out our sizing guide. Weight: 0.3kg Content: Polyester/Cotton Colour: Grey Condition: Used/Good - Item is well used. There may be marks/stains/scratches or repairs, but it is still in functioning order. If you want more information on our condition ratings, check out our condition guide *Note* Majority of badges are the small roundel, however there are some large badges mixed in (also with a different fabric colour hue). These will be picked at random, see last photo for an example
