11-09-2010, 08:15 PM
Al-muell Wrote:On the other hand the ushanka from this thread is strictly a NON-REGULATION item, totally private purchase. It's like with "burki" felt/leather boots."burki" felt/leather boots were standard issue and not privately purchased.
Al-muell Wrote:I belive that this cap could really have belonged to an admiral (unless the badge is wrong)Badge is wrong and not belonged to this hat.
Al-muell Wrote:I still don't see point in "improving" cap made of this material. Btw. russian term for that is "karakul" Do You know what "karakul" is? That knowledge realy helps to understand how expensive the material realy is.Do not overestimate cost of "karakul". Just check out what ordinary people are wearing in Caucasus villages.












