Monday, 1 April 2019

Cossack Hat


This is a Russian army cossack hat


Made from sheepskin, this tall cylinder of fur is joined at the top with a fabric circle emblem.


This hat is also known as a Papakha in Russia however there are two different styles of Papakha, this one is the Papaha, the other is the Kubanka which is a shorter version, but basically the same.


The Cossacks were an independent nation which got integrated into the Russian nation, not in a good way, so the Cossack army fought against Russia, for Russia, played both sides, helped and hindered the Germans WWII, helped and hindered the Americans in WWII, helped the British fight communism and much more.


The Cossack Army ceased to exist after World war II, however, a law was passed just before the end of 20th Century as the Soviet Union ended allowing Cossack to exist again and they now deal with local Administration. 

They still wear this style of hat 


Sunday, 24 March 2019

Camo Ushanka

This camo pattern ushanka is probably a perfect hunting hat, however never been hunting so could be worst hunting hat ever for all I know.


Also for some reason the double ear flaps I find make this hat a little comical, but they may have a purpose, perhaps to protect the ears for the noise of the gun or just extra ear warmth.


Ear flaps up and away




Monday, 18 March 2019

False Fur

This fake fur trapper hat would no doubt keep your head warm in a blizzard. 


 Not being real fur helps with comfort although probably not by much, I suppose being fake it's more flexible and soft on the inside than a real fur hat.


A real fur trapper hat made from the pelt of the North American/Canadian hunters prey would probably look more like a coonskin hat.  


Saturday, 9 March 2019

Sheepskin Hat


This trapper style hat is made of sheepskin, ideal to keep your head warm on a cold windy day


I've talked about trapper hats before and so don't have a lot more to say, so just follow the labels for trapper hat.


The ear flaps tie up.