GPW NKVD Visor Hats

[Jack D. Elmquist]

No confusion RichieC. As collectors we have all seen legitimate WW2 NKVD visor hats with red bands. The question is do the regulations on the brick red color apply only to senior officers prior to 1945. Doug's book on WW2 parade uniforms shows 1943 NKVD parade with a brick red band and 1945 with traditional army red band. IMO the brick red in 1943 was for senior officers only but I would like to see a definitive reference. Thanks.