*Soviet - USSR, Cold War - Dated 1988, Winter Ushanka Hat, Bobruisk Fur Factory, Size 58, Red Star Badge, Military Issue*
A very attractive and original late Soviet military winter ushanka hat, dating to 1988 and produced by the Bobruisk Fur Factory (Меховая Фабрика г. Бобруйск) in the Belorussian SSR. This classic Cold War-era winter issue hat features the distinctive grey-blue synthetic fur trim, grey wool body, fold-down ear flaps with tie cords, and the iconic red enamel Soviet star badge with hammer and sickle to the front.
The interior retains its original quilted lining with clear factory markings, including the Bobruisk factory diamond stamp with the characteristic beaver logo, size marking “58,” and date stamp “88,” confirming manufacture in 1988. The size 58 corresponds to approximately a 58 cm head circumference, a common medium/large military issue size. The synthetic “fish fur” trim was standard Soviet issue—durable, warm, and designed for harsh winter service conditions across the USSR and Warsaw Pact states.
Approx. Measurements – Size: 58 (approx. 58 cm head circumference).
History Note:
The Bobruisk Fur Factory in Belarus was one of the principal producers of Soviet military winter headgear during the Cold War period, supplying ushankas for army, air force, and reserve use. By the 1980s these hats had become one of the most recognisable symbols of Soviet military dress, worn throughout the final decade of the USSR before its dissolution in 1991. The enamel red star badge remains the defining emblem of official Soviet service issue and adds strong display appeal for collectors of Cold War militaria.
*Condition*
Condition is very good overall, with clean original lining, strong colour throughout, and the red star badge securely present to the front. Minor light service wear only consistent with age and storage. Please see photographs as part of the condition report. A highly displayable and increasingly collectible authentic late Soviet military ushanka with clear dated factory markings and excellent Cold War character.
We have several virtually identical examples available in size 58; one will be selected at random from current stock, all being of the same pattern and comparable condition.
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