Original Soviet WWII Early War “Finka” Ushanka Style Officer’s Winter Cap With Badge MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock WINTER OFFENSIVE

WINTER OFFENSIVE

The spring-loaded straps fit over the head and were tightened by means of sliding the web straps through metal buckles until the mask was as tight as the user could stand it - ensuring a good air tight seal

with just some scuffing around the rim

Forces on both sides began to hand paint camouflage on their helmets and vehicles

Activated in early 1942 in Idaho as a long-range B-24 Liberator bombardment squadron under Second Air Force

Original Soviet WWII Early War “Finka” Ushanka Style Officer’s Winter Cap With Badge MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock WINTER OFFENSIVEOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a Pre War Early War Soviet Officers winter cap, referred to as a Finka, which was first introduced by the order of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR number 14 of January 31, 1931. The cap itself is the same style as a ushanka, but without the ear flaps that button on the top when not in use. This example is in wonderful, nearly unissued condition and comes complete with an