Original German Captured Soviet WWII Enlisted Ushanka Winter Cap with Period Applied Heer Artillery Insignia - dated 1940 Gun Parts This canteen is quite large

This canteen is quite large

but overall it is very well made

Overall a very nice looking gun originating from our Nepal cache purchase of 2003

though it does appear to have been sanded and refinished

military fashions changed and cloth or leather helmets based on the German headdress began to supersede the shako in many armies

Original German Captured Soviet WWII Enlisted Ushanka Winter Cap with Period Applied Heer Artillery Insignia - dated 1940 Gun Parts This canteen is quite largeOriginal Item: Only One Available. An ushanka, also called an ushanka hat, is a Russo fur cap with ear covering flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw, and lower chin from the cold. An alternative is to bend the flaps back and tie them behind the head, which is called "ski style" this offers less protection from the elements, but much better visibility, essential for high speed skiing. The