M1955 Air Force Parade Visor.

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If I remember correctly, it was in 1958 when all the air force personnel got wings on the cap crowns, but before, there were quite many non-flyers. I even believe they could have been in majority - all the technical officers, flight control personnel, meteorlogists, administrators...

Indeed they must have been in majority because there was much more support stuff. But when they were allowed a wing in 1957 on the crown most must have done so. Of course it would look cooler to the ladies. Today i find it harder to spot, get or find a non-flying officer zhukov cap, i suspect just because all were added wings when they were allowed of by sellers for what ever reason.

[quote=Ser-g]For some reason i got a little worried about it not having an date on the diamond.

I sold off my m55's a few years ago but I actually do not remember dates on the diamond in any of them. the 55's and 56's were sizes, not years

Thanks Jeffrey that is very good to know, im just getting into these M55 caps so any particular knowledge as given by you is great !

So you're the one who won that! I hate to contradict you, but you definitely weren't the only bidder :D


It's a beauty though! Congrats! It went to a good home. It's always a treat to find a really nice Zhukov cap.

A i know there was another bidder, how funny if was one from our own forum.
I'm sorry that you didn't get the cap, but still for that price i got a bargain. Was there a reason you didn't bit me up a bit?