War time ushanka?

**kass** · 03-13-2017, 09:59 PM

Hi.

The outer fabric looks like same like my 1940-dated piece.
There's a clear trace it had a big star. Moscow maker stamp inside.
Pictures turned out crap again, sorry for that.

Regards
K.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-13-2017 09:59 PM

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**RKKAFan** · 03-13-2017, 10:14 PM

Due to the material and the markings, I would say its a wartime piece. Am I blind, or is it a "40" in the diamond stamp? But unfortunately the condition is....

**kass** · 03-13-2017, 10:29 PM

Hi.
It does look like 40 in the upper right area of the stamp. I did not notice it before. I will wash it again and try to get some better pictures. It would look okay when displayed flaps down. The moth damage is not visible then.
Regards
K.

**RKKAFan** · 03-13-2017, 10:35 PM

But please do not clean the stamp areas. These old stamps are very sensitive and you will destroy them. You can work carefully with a very soft brush. Have seen a lot of guys, who destroyed a piece with an unprofessional restoration.

**Mosin1942** · 03-22-2017, 04:35 AM

I agree, Everything matches up to a wartime era ushanka.
Correct sewing pattern on the crown, Brushed cotton flannel body, typical ww2 "fish fur"
Good one !

**kass** · 03-23-2017, 03:51 PM

Hi.
Thanks for the replies. I have not had time to clean it more but I will be careful.

Just got another one.
WWII Navy or post war? Can't read all number on a stamp. Upper left looks like 6 or 81, upper right is 9 something and 2. Lower left looks like it could be a 4 and 3 follows and then on the right it is 1. Stamp is/was a thick white paint. Tie cord is same color and material that I have on one of my 1940 dated piece. First time I have a black ushanka.
Clear trace of a big star. It has a size adjusted a bit smaller, by running a pulled thread along the edge on the lining.
Regards
K.

**Mosin1942** · 03-25-2017, 01:39 PM

I think the second one has a good chance at being wartime as well, It again has the standard wartime pattern on the crown consisting of 4 sets of 3 parallel stitch lines forming a diamond shape in the center. Ofcourse it shows obvious signs of period vintage too. With out a clear dated stamp its impossible to say 100%, but in my opinion it is of the era. Always a chance of it being early post war.
Pobably Navy or similiar issue.