In rough olive drab cotton twill. The type with standard Soviet metal buttons painted olive green. Comes with a period EM hat badge. The liner shows a stamp of the Akhunbaev Headgear Factory in the city of Tashkent, capital of Soviet Uzbekistan, with a 1983 date of manufacture. Marked Size 55, corresponding with a US size 6 7/8, Small.

The pattern is unique among various military boonie caps due to its pointed top and numerous grommet ventilators, both of which serve to keep heat away from the wearer. Ideal for a variety of weather conditions, from sun to rain.

In used but very good to excellent condition: free of stains, mildew, musty smell or other problems common for items that have spent decades in an uninsulated Soviet military warehouse. There is a single small scuff on the underside of the brim, nearly unnoticeable when the hat is worn or displayed. There are no tears or other significant damage of any kind. The sweat band shows wear but is still clean and sound.

These distinctive caps were designed before WW2 to fill the need for a practical & rugged cap for troops deployed to tropical border regions. The cap became famous during the occupation of Afghanistan where it was synonymous with the Soviet fighting man.