Russian Military Ushanka Winter Hat – Gray & Steel Blue, Current Issue

RUSSIAN SOVIET USHANKA WINTER HAT Current Russian Issue Named for the earflaps that fold down for extra protection from the frigid, biting Russian winter. Rich, warm heavyweight wool and pile exterior. Quilted cotton lining is cushioned and insulated with deep padding. Stamped with markings authenticating it as first grade, government issue, and indicating the place of manufacture and European size. Color: Gray with Steel Blue. This does not come with an emblem.   Ushanka - also called a shapka-ushanka, trooper or a trapper's hat, is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The thick dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head. While no match for a helmet, it offers protection far superior to that of a typical beanie cap should the wearer fall and hit his or her head against ice or packed snow. The word ushanka derives from ushi, "ears" in Russian.