{"product_id":"1970-soviet-felt-beret-naval-insignia-ussr-shchyolkovo-felt-factory","title":"1970 Soviet Felt Beret — Naval Insignia USSR Shchyolkovo Felt Factory","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigin: 1970-1980 Soviet Union\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Shchyolkovo Felt Factory, Moscow Region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Soviet era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Wool felt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approx. 56-57 (Beret sizes are suggestions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u0026amp; traces of age \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Prapor overly excited* \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Soviet era dark blue felt beret, produced by \u003cstrong\u003eTHE\u003c\/strong\u003e Shchyolkovo Felt Factory Moscow region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory is one of the oldest established hat manufacturers dating back to 1823 and continued to work during all of USSR and still is massive supplier of highest grade berets and felt produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a custom large metal naval anchor and Red Army collar tab stuck to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely previous owner wanted tell a story (it came directly east no eu hands touched it) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the old factory label, printed in blue ink on a heavy cotton tag (no photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool thing about this Factory, they had their 180th anniversary I believe in 2016 and they always have been known for high\/est quality felt items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece seems alot like their 1960-1980 production although it cannot pin point exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new owner will understand and see the minor traces in inside that shows its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, funky Beter parade like attachments but actually incredible piece of russian FELT(who doesn't love felt! \u003cstrong\u003eFuck I do fucking love my felt\u003c\/strong\u003e) history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice piece of Soviet headwear with an interesting manufacturer history. Good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prapor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56358205555030,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7231\/6246\/files\/1000113071.jpg?v=1793212826","url":"https:\/\/www.praporchik.com\/products\/1970-soviet-felt-beret-naval-insignia-ussr-shchyolkovo-felt-factory","provider":"Prapor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}