A Soviet NKVD or MVD visor hat from the 1950s worn by officers in the Soviet internal security forces. The NKVD, or Peoples Commissariat for Internal Affairs, was the predecessor of the MVD, Ministry of Internal Affairs, which took over its responsibilities after World War II. The visor hat follows a similar design to other Soviet visor hats, featuring a black peak and a gold-colored insignia on the front. The insignia on the visor hat displays the emblem of the NKVD or MVD, which consists of a star with a hammer and sickle symbol surrounded by a wreath. Russian Soviet Military Visor Hats And Uniform Accessories For Collectors.

Dimensions: Overall size: D 7 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.