Russian Hat?

[Patgore]

Qite possible that this was the source of the repros we're seeing.

Thanks for setting me right.

[RedHorseman25]

This is still a very nice looking budenovka.

Boridin

[jock auld]

Guys,

Thank you all for your input, Richiec can I ask what the reverse of the star you show looks like please. Is there anything I should look for in the star to ensure it is period? There are lots of stars etc here but most are probably cold war era?

Thanks again.

Jock

Jock

[RichieC]

Reverse:

[RichieC]

I think these would work also:

[jock auld]

I think these would work also:

Richie,

many thanks, a picture paints a 1000 words!

Jock

[Dimas]

Any of the stars pre-war made, also without separate hammer and circle would fit to it. You can find the thread about the stars here. Also it looks like a crimpson red- then it's for NKVD, or if maroon ( the color near the German Vetinar service, but darker), then infantry. Very nice early MOSKVOSHVEI stamp and a great and rare budionovka

[jock auld]

Dimas,

Thanks for the info, I will have to get him some more British badges to make it a fairer swap.

Jock