TEPEM Authentic Russian Army Ushanka Winter Hat-58 with Soviet Army Officer Insignia Gray

Authentic Soviet Army Soldier Ushanka Winter Hat. Unissued Military Surplus - Manufactured in Soviet Union in mid-late 80s. These winter hats were made for Soviet soldiers to keep their heads warm even during the coldest days of Siberian winters. There are 3 layers of materials to achieve the utmost in warmth for the coolest temps: Wool top adds extra warmth & acts as water resistant shell: once wet it becomes almost impenetrable to water. Even under light rain or wet snow Soviet Army soldier's head stayed dry & warm. Cotton lining is padded with thick layers of cotton. Thick & soft 50% wool 50% artificial fur keeps the ears & neck warm. For your convenience an insignia will come unattached to the hat. Imported from Russia & sold by the Ushanka llc, based in Syracuse, NY. How to measure your head and choose the right hat size: Wrap a measuring tape around head, 1.5 cm (5/8 in.) above eyebrows and ears. If you don't have a tape measure, use a string and then measure the string. Add 1 cm or 0.4 inch to the measurement and compare with the size chart. If in between 2 sizes, go to the larger size. Hat Size Conversion Chart RUS    US  54   6 3/4  55   6 7/8  56   7  57   7 1/8  58   7 ¼  59   7 3/8  60   7 ½  61   7 5/8  62   7 3/4  63   7 7/8  64   8