Opinions on Pilotka/Cap ??

[FMS-Paul]

Hello Guys, What are your opinions on this soviet cap original/fake and what do the markings translate ?? Im not sure about material on cap ??, Thanks guys much appreciated !!
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[RichieC]

These absolutely stump me...

During the many years I have spent searching for authentic wartime soldier's pilotka, I have only seen and touched less than a few that I only assumed were 100% legit. I only own one of them, and am still not quite content with it...

As far as my opinion goes, the star is original...

[Pierre N]

i have no idea about the cap , but the badge is very good (early badge)

[FMS-Paul]

Thanks for that RichieC & Pierre, im the same !! i normally like to see them a little salty but you can be stumped by these !! maybe Dimas might be able to help ??

[RichieC]

I can do a close translation for this (circled) stamp for now:

PROVINCIAL INDUSTRIAL UNION

ARTEL (ASSOCIATION FOR COMMON WORK) OF THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER REVOLUTION - KHARKOV, STREET ? (can not read further)...

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The other stamp: I have no translation for "BRAK-ERR"... № 3 may be a quality control number. The incomplete date and the № 23 are also a mystery...

The № 52 to the right I assume is the size - damn small head to fit if it is such...

The upside-down № 40 above is a total shrug.

Dim, the floor is your's on this one...

[Dimas]

If it's a fake, then it's will be absolutely new generation of the fakes. Good materials and nice stampings, small size... IMO a good one in nice condition

[FMS-Paul]

Hello Guys, Thank you Dimas.....is it justified to say the Badge/star is period for a cap dated 193?.....in other words would you see this type of star badge on a 30's made cap ?? thanks guys,take care,Paul.

[Dimas]

The star is Ok, but not for a pilotka, but they was used on the pilotkas too, nothing wrong as this was oftenly worn

[FMS-Paul]

Thanks guys !!, much appreiciated and enjoy your Xmas !!