''A Papakha does not signify warmth, it represents honour''
All Praporchik Papakhas are hand crafted.
This model:
-Faux fur white sheepskin -Size approx 19cm height. -Crossed top tailored in the hat. -Cross on top, representing Orthodoxy. -High thick & heavy quality. Made to last not a touristic prop. -Size: male.
The Don Kozak mode, high model with long line connected to Imperial Russian/Moskovites and the Tsars. Common among Imperial Riders & Cossack units and later a symbol for military command. As this model got adopted for Generals and higher officiers among the Soviet and Russian army ranks. It's orgin by the Don Kozaks.
Papakhas often are gifted, or rewarded. By Military commander, a father, a priest and or village eldest.
Since beginning strongly connected to the ortodox Church & military and cannot be seperated. It's not a hat, it's a culture.
Passed from Father to son, one has to be a man to wear one and a man cannot be without.
Don kozak model (high) worn by select Don Kozaks and later adopted by high ranking officiers, generals etc.
