USSR military issue • 1975 • Authentic vintage field gear
This is an original Afghan cap issued for the Soviet Army during the Afghanistan campaign period. An authentic military desert headwear piece, preserved from long-term storage.
Designed for harsh desert and mountainous conditions, this cap features a short visor and wide protective fabric panels with buttons, allowing multiple wearing configurations.
This construction was officially approved by USSR Armed Forces regulations and widely used in Afghanistan for protection from sun, sandstorms and cold desert winds.
| Origin | USSR (Soviet Union) |
| Factory | Sverdlovsk Sewing Factory |
| Year | 1975 |
| Material | Natural cotton fabric |
| Color | Khaki / desert tone |
| Size | 55 (head circumference approx. 56 cm / 21.6 in) |
| Condition | Vintage, unused from storage, honest age traces |
The Soviet Union did not economize on soldier equipment — natural fabrics were used extensively. Even today, this cap remains comfortable to wear and comparable in practicality to NATO desert headwear.
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