Scarce Original WWII Era Soviet Visor for "Special Troops"

Description

This cap would have been worn by a Special Troops' officer or extended service sergeant for service duty and for dress. Special Troops were a unique grouping of military services responsible for rear support of combat arms' formations. Although the unique black band (wool again - not velvet) and dark blue piping was common to all special troop officers and troops, these troops were further sub-divided into service types distinguished by unique collar and shoulderboard insignia. Components of the Special Troops included: railroad, engineer, signal, air defense searchlight, construction, military topographical, and pipeline troops. Railroad officers and generals of all these branches used different color combinations, however. The crown is light khaki wool and an oilcloth chinstrap is held in place by two brass buttons. The visor is made of spade-shaped fiberboard of an angled design popular with officers, although it was not specifically prescribed in Army regulations. A brass and enamel M39 star is pinned through the band. Many people collect German Visors, but often ignore the "other side" entirely.  Buyer to pay a flat for shipping anywhere in the US.  Overseas orders will pay actual shipping costs.