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Original Soviet Russian WWII RKKA Artillery and Tank General Officer M35 Peaked Visor - Formerly Part of the A.A.F. Tank Museum
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Original Item: Only One Available. Russian M35 caps began the practice of identifying the wearer's arm or service (or branch) by differing band and piping colors. These caps were also characterized by spade-shaped (or square edged) visors, although rounded (semi-circular) visors were also worn infrequently, especially by those would could afford to have custom-made caps, such as generals like this one. The crowns of these caps were relatively small and round, with a low rise in the front.
This wonderful visor came to us from the American Armoured Foundation, Inc. Tank and Ordnance Memorial Museum. The AAF Tank Museum was a living memorial dedicated to the Tank and Cavalry soldiers of the world. Before 1981 some of the artifacts that make up the AAF Tank Museum was a private collection belonging to Mr. William Gasser. Mr. Gasser felt that his collection would be beneficial in educating present and future generations to the sacrifices made and the technologies gained during war. Therefore, in 1981 the AAF Tank Museum was established as a non-profit charitable organization, and Mr. Gasser's donated his private collection to the Tank Museum. Mr. Gasser is still active as Volunteer Director and Curator of the Tank Museum and his knowledge of military history has been a great asset to the museum. Unfortunately after 20 years of operation it had to close its doors, which is when this cap was acquired.
This cap with red wool piping and black velvet hat band would have been worn by a RKKA Artillery & Tank General Officer for service duty and for dress. The crown is grey blue wool and a black chinstrap which is held in place by two brass buttons. The visor is made of rounded fiberboard. A brass and enamel M39 star is pinned through the band. Interior bears ni markings. Overall condition is very good in an approximate size 58cm 7 1/4 US.
An incredible example ready for further research and display.
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