Original Cold War Soviet Tank Corps Officer Service Parade M35 Visor Cap U.S. Holsters but the original makers mark

but the original makers mark on the top is still faintly visible:

which would indicate that this was most likely used by an Infantry unit assigned to one of the many Colonial units serving with the French Army

The hilt is frequently highly decorated

headgear and insignia produced during the early years of the NVA (1956-1965) rival their 3rd Reich counterparts in terms of quality

Original Cold War Soviet Tank Corps Officer Service Parade M35 Visor Cap U.S. Holsters but the original makers markOriginal Item: Only One Available. Russian M35 caps began the practice of identifying the wearer's arm or service (or branch) by differing band and piping colors. These caps were also characterized by spade shaped (or square edged) visors, although rounded (semi circular) visors were also worn infrequently, especially by those would could afford to have custom made caps, such as generals. The crowns of these caps were relatively small and round, with