Arctic Circle Russian Army Ushanka Winter Hat-56 Soviet Soldier Gray



Authentic Soviet Army Soldier Ushanka Winter Hat.

Unissued Military Surplus - Manufactured in Soviet Union in mid-late 80s.

This authentic & rare Soviet hat has longer ear-flaps and thicker interlining. It was made to handle extreme cold weather conditions. These hats were worn by soldiers of the Soviet Army, who served in cold - northern areas, usually inside the Arctic Circle.

There are three layers of materials to achieve the utmost in warmth for the coolest temps:
Woolen material top.
Thick & soft artificial fur keeps the ears & neck warm.
Cotton lining is padded with layers of cotton, wool & flax felts.

For your convenience an insignia will come unattached to the hat.

Imported from Russia & sold by the Ushanka llc, based in Syracuse, NY.

How to measure your head and choose the right hat size:
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.
Add 1 cm or 0.4 inch to the measurement
and compare with the size chart.
If in between 2 sizes, go to the larger size.



Hat Size Conversion Chart

RUS    US
 54   6 3/4
 55   6 7/8
 56   7
 57   7 1/8
 58   7
 59   7 3/8
 60   7 ½
 61   7 5/8
 62   7 3/4
 63   7 7/8
 64   8