NKVD USSR Ceremonial Visor Cap for Senior Command and Leadership Personnel (excluding Border Troops)
Introduced by Order No. 126 of the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs of the USSR, dated February 18, 1943.
Ceremonial wool visor cap in regulation colors: cornflower-blue crown, maroon band with embroidered laurel branches on the front, a circular general officer cockade of standard design, and a filigree cord. The embroidery and filigree colors correspond to the embroidery on the uniform. Raspberry-colored piping runs along the upper edge of the crown and band.
This model was abolished by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on July 6, 1945. Subsequently, generals of NKVD—NKGB troops and organs adopted uniform and insignia identical to those of generals of the Red Army and admirals of the Navy.
Note: Existing uniforms and insignia remained unchanged for officers of NKVD—NKGB troops and organs.
This particular visor cap shows signs of wear, approximately size 58. The lining bears the stamp of "Kazakhfilm," a film studio in Alma-Ata. There is damage to the leather sweatband at the front, as well as a partially broken cardboard band in several places. However, these defects are minor and do not significantly detract from the overall appearance of the cap.
NKVD USSR Ceremonial Visor Cap for Senior Command and Leadership Personnel (excluding Border Troops)
Introduced by Order No. 126 of the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs of the USSR, dated February 18, 1943.
Ceremonial wool visor cap in regulation colors: cornflower-blue crown, maroon band with embroidered laurel branches on the front, a circular general officer cockade of standard design, and a filigree cord. The embroidery and filigree colors correspond to the embroidery on the uniform. Raspberry-colored piping runs along the upper edge of the crown and band.
This model was abolished by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on July 6, 1945. Subsequently, generals of NKVD—NKGB troops and organs adopted uniform and insignia identical to those of generals of the Red Army and admirals of the Navy.
Note: Existing uniforms and insignia remained unchanged for officers of NKVD—NKGB troops and organs.
This particular visor cap shows signs of wear, approximately size 58. The lining bears the stamp of "Kazakhfilm," a film studio in Alma-Ata. There is damage to the leather sweatband at the front, as well as a partially broken cardboard band in several places. However, these defects are minor and do not significantly detract from the overall appearance of the cap.