Ushanka M 40, the proper "ear" fastening

[Dimas]

So, as not a lot of peoples know about that, here I will show how that must be done. The knot at the top must be hidden.
This picture shows the wrong stand

[Dimas]

And here is how it must be done. The long ends must be hidden under the flaps

[Dimas]

That was some kind of tales that some kind of German diversant was recognized by their wrong worn uniforms.
One tale about the one German spy was found in a march he used socks instead of foot-wraps, when the being marching one of the veteran like soldier has rub sore the feet, and wrongly tied cap...
For sure that is jokes... but who knows

[Adrian Stevenson]

I never knew that! Thanks. I will now ensure everyone in 2nd Guards ties their's like that.

Cheers, Ade.

[Alan M]

interesting details dimas , and a very believable story to go with it !

cheers Al

[guscanoesp]

Dimas,

Absolutely interesting, and unknown to me. I´ll go tight my cap correctly as soon as I finish typing this message.


Thanks for sharing it.


Regards,



Gus

[Dimas]

I just found order of 1973 year, but have not time to find a pre war one...
Later will do that
Ôîðìà 1973

Ношение меховой шапки с козырьком с опущенным околом и шапки-ушанки с опущенными наушниками разрешается при температуре наружного воздуха -10° С и ниже; в строю окол и наушники опускаются по указанию командира.
При опущенных наушниках концы тесьмы шапки-ушанки должны быть связаны под подбородком; при поднятых наушниках связанные концы тесьмы заправляются под наушники.
Разрешается концы наушников шапки-ушанки завязывать сзади: при обслуживании вооружения и военной техники, на хозяйственных работах и в других случаях, по указанию командира.

[FMS-Paul]

Very interesting and thanks for the tip Dimas ...now i have to try locate/buy a Ushanka so i can try this.