Heka Naturals Slavic Style Winter Hat and Red Army Badge Set

Heka Naturals Slavic Style Winter Hat and Red Army Badge Set | Faux Fur Black Ushanka with Ear Flaps & Decorative Military Pin, Army Surplus & Costume - Military Memorabilia
- 📚 HISTORY | Hats with earflaps have been used for centuries in the Balkan region, and Northeastern Italy. Similar style hats have also been seen in Nordic and Eurasian countries. The Ushanka, with a perfectly round crown, was developed after a Slavic hat called the “Treukh” from the 17th century. In 1917, the Ushanka received yet another design update inspired by hats worn by Norwegian Arctic explorers called the “Norvezhka.” The main difference was the addition of longer ear flaps.
- ❄️ USE | The Ushanka, its predecessors, as well as future successors are all made to serve one purpose; to keep your head and ears warm in the winter. The head is generally the most exposed part of the body in the winter, and as such adequate protection is needed to minimize heat loss. The Finnish army, Norwegian arctic explorers, and the civilian population from the Balkans to the Caucasus’ can attest to that. It's a great, traditional piece of headgear, and an ideal accessory.
- 🐑 MATERIAL | The Ushanka is a Slavic fur winter hat with ear flaps. It is generally made from sheepskin, rabbit or muskrat fur. The ear flaps can be lowered and tied around the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the elements. The flaps can also be tied behind the head, or “ski-style.” Ski-style offers less protection from the cold, but offers better visibility and movement. The thick fur that the Ushanka is made of can also help reduce blunt force impact to the head.
- 🎞️ POP-CULTURE | The Ushanka, as a winter hat, was an overwhelming success and soon became synonymous with Slavic culture. During the 20th century, the Ushanka came to symbolize the European Eastern Bloc. Many images & films from the era, especially during the Cold War show military personnel wearing them. Their popularity in the West was inspired by W.C. Fields’ 1933 short film, “The Fatal Glass of Beer” and Arnold Schwarzenegger sporting a gray Ushanka in 1988 action blockbuster "Red Heat."
- 🧢 HAT BADGE | Badges, whether they be lapel pins, shoulder markings, breast badges or hat badges are all used to distinguish the wearer, whether that be their nationality, organization, rank within a certain organization, or a personal achievement. Cap badges are commonly found among military and police forces, as well as uniformed civilians, such as civil defense organizations, customs officers, and other emergency responder services.
Country USA
Brand Heka Naturals
Binding Apparel
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Heka Naturals
Binding	Apparel
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Heka Naturals Slavic Style Winter Hat and Red Army Badge Set | Faux Fur Black Ushanka with Ear Flaps & Decorative Military Pin, Army Surplus & Costume - Military Memorabilia