This hat comes with a choice of free insignia. Please indicate an insignia number at checkout. For your convenience an insignia will come unattached to the hat. #30 #31 #33 #34 #40 #85 Army officer of the Russian Federation mouton ushanka hat. Current issue. Please note: hats in size 56 are made in Soviet Union and dated before 1991. New military stock condition. Made from genuine mouton sheepskin fur, this ushanka hat model is a current issue of the Russian Army forces. The wool top of this hat acts as water resistant shell. The nature of the outer shell fabric is such that it very slowly absorbs moisture, and once wet it becomes almost impenetrable to water. When it gets wet, it does not let moister in, therefore even if it is raining, a Russian Army officer's head stays dry and warm. This hat is excellent for keeping the ears and neck warm, blocking out the cold wind and snow, with the ear flaps from the soft mouton. Great for cold days outdoors, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, hunting, fishing or anytime you need to keep warm and in style. You can tie its warm comfortable ear flaps either beneath your chin, on top of your head, or at the back for three different styles. Made in Russia or Belarus from the highest quality locally manufactured materials only. Guaranteed! For your convenience an insignia will come unattached to the hat. Children's sizes 5 -12 years old: 53, 54, 55, 56 Kid's and women's sizes: 55,56, 57, 58, 59 Men's sizes: 57 and up. How to measure your head Wrap a measuring tape around head, 1.5 cm (5/8 in.)above eyebrows and ears. If you don't have a tape measure, use a string and then measure the string. Read the measurement in centimeters or inches, add 1 cm or 0.4 inch to the measurement, and compare with the size chart. If a result in between 2 sizes, go to the larger size. Please note: hats in sizes 56 and 58 are made in Soviet Union and dated before 1991. New unissued military stock condition. Hat Size Conversion Chart Russian (cm)InchesUS5320 7/86 5/8 5421 1/4 6 3/4 55 21 5/8 6 7/8 56 22 7 57 22 1/27 1/858 22 7/87 1/459 23 1/4 7 3/8 60 23 5/8 7 1/261 24 7 5/862 24 3/8 7 3/46324 3/47 7/86425 1/48 An Ushanka (also known as Trapper hat, Bomber hat, Shapka, Chapka etc.) is a traditional, yet stylish, Russian winter hat with ear flaps, which is extremely warm to handle the frigid Russian winters. It has ear flaps. They can be folded up and tied at the top of the hat, or tied at the chin.Wearing ear flaps down protects ears, bottom of the chin, nape and top of the back of the neck from the cold. The word ushanka translates from Russian as "with ears". Ushi means ears in Russian language. Throughout history, old fashioned Russian Ushanka has inspired various other hat styles, such as Trapper, Bomber® brand hats or Aviator hats. Numerous other winter hats with earflaps, spawned by the original Ushanka style, are common in the countries of the former USSR, China, North Korea, Eastern Europe and others. Unlike many cheap knock-offs and offers of Ushanka "style" hats, our hats are top quality genuine products made in Russia or Belarus from the highest quality locally manufactured materials only! Ushankas worn by the Russian and former Soviet soldiers were often made from artificial fur. However officers' Ushanka hats are made from mouton or sheepskin. Rabbit, arctic fox, mink, muskrat and many other types of fur can be used for manufacturing non-military winter hat models. An Ushanka Russian winter hat will keep you cozy and comfortable all winter long while keeping you fashionable. It features the classic Russian hat style. Just tie the warm ear flaps beneath the chin, on top of the crown of your head,or at the back, this will give you three different styles or looks. Ushanka winter hat is more than just stylish, the combinations of how you wear it to the conditions of the weather, make it invaluable! Ushankas have been time-tested over centuries of use by the hardy Russians to withstand their harsh winters. There is no better hat made for this in the world. Get one now and fear no winter storm. All of our products are made in Russia or Belarus from the highest quality locally manufactured materials only. Guaranteed! Shipping handling $ 5.95 US All items shipped within 2 business days by USPS Priority / First class mail / First class mail international. Tracking Number will be provided after shipping. We can ship worldwide. Please use the ebay calculator below to determine your shipping cost and options. We guarantee that your product will ship out within 2 business days or we will gladly refund your shipping charges. 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