{"product_id":"soviet-kgb-mvd-visor-cap-cornflower-blue","title":"Soviet KGB MVD Visor Cap – Cornflower Blue Band, USSR Peaked Hat Size 57","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet visor cap is a peaked military hat in the dark olive-grey and cornflower blue (vasilyok) colors historically used by the KGB and the MVD (Internal Affairs \/ Militia) during the Cold War. It is marked size 57, roughly a medium, and dates to the 1970s-1980s. The Red Star cockade with hammer and sickle sits at the front above a black plastic visor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visor hat \/ peaked cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e KGB \/ MVD (Internal Affairs) \/ Militia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57 (approx. Medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive \/ dark grey crown, cornflower blue band and piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCockade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Star with Hammer and Sickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool \/ fabric crown, plastic visor, black oilcloth chin strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two brass-colored buttons with the Soviet emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lining intact, diamond-shaped sweat shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-owned, in very good vintage condition. The fabric is well preserved, the colors are bright and the shape of the cap is solid. There are no major rips or stains. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition of the crown, band, visor and lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornflower blue was the distinctive color that set the KGB and MVD headwear apart from the plainer olive caps of the regular army, so this combination is instantly recognizable to collectors of Soviet uniforms. A complete cap with its cockade, chin strap buttons and intact lining suits militaria collections, historical reenactment and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681928511637,"sku":"EBAY-407132000564","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-kgb-mvd-visor-cap-cornflower-blue-1.jpg?v=1791722368","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-kgb-mvd-visor-cap-cornflower-blue","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}