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12-19-2023 05:08 AM
# ADS
Circuit advertisement
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Welcome to the world of collecting NVA stuff ![Smile](https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/images/smilies/smile.png)
This is a visor from 1986 (indicated by the P on the plastic label) , but in not very good condition. It seems to be unworn though. It is an officer's hat, for 'NVA Landstreitkräfte'.
What stands out :
The hat is rather new, yet it looks old, probably due to storage.
The piping looks very old, the white has darkened quite a bit.
The emblem at the front lacks colours, this is not unusual for a worn hat, but it should not be like that when it is unworn. See pictures of a new emblem below.
![Is this 1986 DDR army officer cap/visor authentic?](https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/nationale-volksarmee/1694946d1702970692t-1986-ddr-army-officer-cap-visor-authentic-20231219_075922.jpg?s=655b58dc4e9f7a1fc0690a35215523f3)
But what really stands out is the strange lock to the cord on one side, this is definitely not original. It looks like someone tampered with it to , why, I do not know (one end of the cord maybe ripped lose). Those cards are cheap and easy to attach so why would you try to fix it like that ? An officer would also never have worn it like that.
The cord seems authentic, otherwise.
![Is this 1986 DDR army officer cap/visor authentic?](https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/nationale-volksarmee/1694947d1702970767t-1986-ddr-army-officer-cap-visor-authentic-visor.png?s=655b58dc4e9f7a1fc0690a35215523f3)
Summary: You got an authentic hat, but in not very good condition. I would fix the cord and the emblem, which would restore the hat to its original state.
Or if you are a purist, keep it for spare parts and get a better one ![Smile](https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/images/smilies/smile.png)
Hope you did not spent too much on it.
PM me , I can send you some more info and links connected to collecting NVA which will help you, if you are interested.
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Thank you so much for your input! I don't think I'll try and make any repairs since I don't want to risk accidentally damaging something. I'm also glad to hear the hat is authentic, even if it isn't in the best condition. I didn't pay a lot I don't think, as the hat was only about 35 dollars (maybe that is a lot for a hat in poorer condition, I wouldn't know!).
Regardless, thank you for your response!
Last edited by Joton; 12-19-2023 at 02:39 PM.
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