{"product_id":"original-east-german-nva-officers-cap-badge-copy","title":"Original East German NVA Officers Cap Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original East German NVA Officers Cap Badge was standard issue for military visor caps during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCold War Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003egenuine NVA Mützenkranz\u003c\/b\u003e (cap wreath) represents a unique blend of German military history. Used by officers of the East German Landstreitkräfte (Land Forces) and Luftstreitkräfte (Air Force) from 1956 to 1990, it features a traditional \u003cb\u003esilver oak leaf wreath\u003c\/b\u003e. The central cockade displays the \u003cb\u003eStaatswappen der DDR\u003c\/b\u003e, which represents the workers, farmers, and intelligentsia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAluminium Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe badge is made from a \u003cb\u003elightweight, silver-coloured aluminium\u003c\/b\u003e that prevents corrosion and keeps the weight minimal on a heavy visor hat band. Measuring approximately \u003cb\u003e5 x 7 cm\u003c\/b\u003e, it features a central \u003cb\u003ered enamelled cockade\u003c\/b\u003e with the East German flag colours beneath. On the back, \u003cb\u003etwo flat bendable pins\u003c\/b\u003e ensure the insignia stays locked securely onto the stiff fabric of your hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSurplus Condition \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is supplied in \u003cb\u003eunworn, like-new surplus condition\u003c\/b\u003e, though minor warehouse dust or storage marks are common. It is a vital component for completing an \u003cb\u003eEast German officer visor cap\u003c\/b\u003e restoration or adding to a Cold War militaria display. Collectors and historical reenactors will find it provides the accurate, original detail required for a period-correct uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this original East German military badge to your collection or complete your visor cap restoration today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55830682206593,"sku":"SKU8848K-Grade 2","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/a249fd7e967488d295b1851b61928aca.webp?v=1780952228","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-east-german-nva-officers-cap-badge-copy","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}