Is this an original Soviet WW2 visor?

[ErichK]

This visor has been offered to me, but as I am new to Soviet visors I would appreciate any information on it; Is it a Navy hat? all original? , time period? and what a fair market value would be to offer the seller. Please PM or email me if you prefer.
Thanks in advance.

[ObKrieger]

Erich,

It appears to be a Soviet Navy engineering officer service cap. It looks original to me.

The only issue is that this version was worn up until 1969, if I am not mistaken. The design wasn't changed in the slightest since WWII, as with most Soviet militaria.

[ObKrieger]

This one actually looks like it's dated 1941. Look at the bottom right corner of the box with the markings. If it looks like '41r' then it is a 1941 cap.

[RichieC]

The cockarde's roundel/anchor should be silvered also. Other than that, the cockarde is correct for a cap from that period.

Are the chinstrap buttons silvered?

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Naval caps that date from the 50s/60s are noticeably quite different in design - especially the crown and visor.

[ErichK]

Thanks for the help! Are there any books that deal with Soviet headgear in English that you can recommend?

[RichieC]

There are none in any language. Forums, especially the Russian ones, are the best source of information for inquiries concerning Soviet militaria (except for ODMs) - IMO...