USSR Officer Cap Cockade (Kokarda)
Post-war Soviet officer headgear insignia with enamel star and laurel wreath, typical of Cold War era service caps.
Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Headgear insignia (cap cockade) |
| Country | Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) |
| Service Branch | Soviet Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Internal Troops) |
| Era | 1950s–1980s |
| Material | Gilt-finished brass or tombac with red enamel |
| Attachment | Horizontal pin with central soldered boss |
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Historical Summary
This is a Soviet officer-grade cap cockade (kokarda) of gilt-finished brass or tombac, centered by a red enamel five-pointed star with the hammer and sickle emblem. The star sits within a raised laurel wreath, a feature used to distinguish officer patterns from enlisted variants.
In the Soviet period, this style was widely worn across multiple branches of the armed forces during the Cold War era. The reverse pin and boss construction is consistent with post-World War II Soviet manufacture and attachment to peaked service or parade caps.
Collector Notes
Original Soviet officer kokardas are commonly encountered loose, as they were frequently removed from caps over time. Condition can vary, with some showing enamel wear or minor corrosion. This example is in good condition, with intact enamel and some surface wear.
Provenance
Documented in the Relics & Rifles collection. If additional seller history or cap association becomes available, it can be added here to strengthen the artifact record.