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Item: East German Volksmarine Sailor Caps (2) Pickup: Pueblo West, CO 81007 Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
Two Cold War-era East German Volksmarine enlisted sailor caps in dark navy wool, sizes 56 and 57, both marked NVA with period-correct emblems and sweatbands in good condition showing light wear. Militaria collectors and dealers sourcing authentic Cold War Eastern Bloc uniforms typically pursue these for resale to history enthusiasts or as display pieces. Before bidding, verify the embroidery and emblem stitching quality under magnification, check sweatband integrity for rot or mold, and confirm the size markings match the cap construction since sizing can affect appeal to collectors.
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Description from HiBid
Two Cold War-era East German Volksmarine enlisted sailor caps constructed of dark navy-blue wool. Each has a black cap tally embroidered Volksmarine in gold Gothic lettering, a red-and-gold German Democratic Republic emblem, and black rear ribbons.
Interior markings include:
One cap marked NVA, size 57, 1856 D, with brown sweatband.
One cap marked NVA, size 56, 1855 H, with gray sweatband.
Both are in good overall condition with light surface wear and minor fraying to the ribbon ends. GE
