Russian Army Generals Visor Hat

Russian Generals Visor Hat

This is the dress visor hat of a Russian Army general, the peaked service cap worn with the formal uniform at parades, ceremonies and official duties. It carries the post-Soviet insignia of the Russian Federation: a double-headed eagle on the crown and a star cockade framed by a gold leaf wreath on the band. Collectors of Russian military headwear, reenactors and anyone building a complete general officer's uniform will find the full set of rank details here, on genuine Russian Army issue.

Features

• Cotton And Wool Construction — The crown and band are made from a cotton and wool fabric in the olive gray shade of the Russian Army dress uniform.
• Double-Headed Eagle Crown Badge — A gold-tone metal eagle, the state emblem of the Russian Federation, sits on the front of the crown with a red enamel shield showing St. George and the dragon at its center.
• Star Cockade With Gold Wreath — The band carries an oval cockade, the round national badge worn on Russian caps, with a central star surrounded by a gold leaf wreath.
• Gold Braided Chin Cord — Two strands of twisted gold cord run across the front of the band and finish in knotted ends at each side, a mark of senior rank.
• Red Contrast Piping — Red piping traces the outer edge of the crown and both edges of the band, standing out sharply against the olive gray cloth.
• Glossy Black Visor — A stiff, high-shine black peak shades the eyes and gives the cap its formal parade finish.
• Raised Saddle-Shaped Crown — The wide crown rises at the front in the tall profile typical of Russian officer and general headwear, which keeps the eagle badge prominent.
• Genuine Russian Army Issue — This is original government-issue headwear from the Russian Army, not a costume piece made to look like one.

Insignia and Provenance

The double-headed eagle replaced the Soviet hammer and sickle after 1991, so this cap belongs to the modern Russian Federation era rather than the Soviet period. The pairing of the eagle crown badge, wreathed cockade and gold braided cord marks it as a general's cap instead of a junior officer's. Because it is original issue, the badges, braid and cloth match what was worn on the parade ground, which is why issued pieces hold their interest for collectors and reenactors over copies.