In navy blue wool gabardine, with sky blue piping and band, standard plastic visor. Original gold filigree chin cord is included. The sweat diamond of Moscow's TsEPK Factory of the Ministry of Defense shows a 1985 date of manufacture. There is a factory quality control stamp to the underside of the sweat band. Marked Size 59 on the sweat diamond (approx. US 7 3/8 / Large).

The hat is in outstanding, excellent condition. Shows only storage age, no soiling or wear of any kind, and completely free of moth damage. It has kept its form beautifully, has not been squashed in transit or storage as is often the case.