NKVD Visor Cap- WWII?

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

I am very seriously considering purchasing this cap. The problem is, I have no idea how to tell a WWII-era Soviet cap from a 50's one. Could I please get your opinions, gentlemen?

Thanks,
Mo

[gel65]

I would say this one is 50s still a nice cap, the period hats are hard to tell the age at least for me.

[Dom]

Hi ,

Reproduction recent for me

[ObKrieger]

Thanks Dom, how can you tell the reproductions from the originals if you don't mind me asking?

[Dom]

Watch seam headband, among other

[RichieC]

Mo,

I strongly believe, as Dom does, that this is a modern copy.

The sweatband, liner, and plastic (70s - 90s) chinstrap with the rounded ends are the giveaways to me. I have seen newspaper tucked behind the sweatband before on genuine examples, but this one:

I am very pleased that you asked here first, BEFORE you bought it.

Regards,
Richie

[ObKrieger]

Thanks guys!

From what I have read, the sweatband should be a very dark leather, should it not? If I ever come across one of these, how can I tell if it's WWII or 1950's?

[RichieC]

Thanks guys!

From what I have read, the sweatband should be a very dark leather, should it not? If I ever come across one of these, how can I tell if it's WWII or 1950's?

No leather sweatbands Mo, and there exist a few different colors of oilcloth.

If you ever come across another one that you are interested in, do just what you did, show it here first.

I own quite a few examples, and I am certain that others do also. Unfortunately, I am unable to post images of them at present.

[ObKrieger]

I have always wanted one! If you run across any duplicates, let me know!

[Dimas]

sometimes early private purchased hats has a leather sweatband,
Shown hat is a copy