EAst German USHANKA in VG-EXC Condition Condition.
An ushanka is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold. In the English-speaking world, it is referred to as a shapka, from the Russian language word for "hat". Ushanka literally translates as "ear-flaps hat".
Though ushankas are a distinctly Russian hat (indeed, the stereotypical Russian is seen to wear one) the wearing of fur caps of similar design is common throughout China, North Korea, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is possible that Russians adopted this design from Mongols during the Middle Age Mongol invasion of Russia[citation needed] . Ushankas are also seen in American cities like Chicago, Illinois during cold winter months, especially in neighborhoods that have a sizeable East European immigrant population. Ushankas are common part of the winter uniforms of police forces and militaries in temperate countries, such as Russia and Canada
The National People’s Army (German: Nationale Volksarmee) served as the military of the German Democratic Republic
The formation of the National People’s Army ( NVA )on March 1, 1956 (shortly after the formation of the West German Bundeswehr)
The NVA was disbanded in 1990, and its facilities and equipment were given over to the Bundeswehr. Most facilities were closed, and equipment was either sold or given to other countries. Most of the officers and NCOs were let go, with only 3,200 of this 36,000 strong group being retained in the Bundeswehr, with most of these being demoted by one rank.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 29 August, 2007.
