Custom Piece Miniature – Soviet Army Ushanka hat, likely from the Cold War – 3D Print for LEGO minifigure

This is a custom-made headwear accessory for a toy minifigure, designed to represent a Soviet Army Ushanka hat, likely from the Cold War era.

The accessory is a black Ushanka, the iconic Russian fur hat famous for its ear flaps, which are shown here tied up at the crown of the head. Pinned to the front is a gold-colored cockade, the standard cap badge for enlisted soldiers and NCOs of the Soviet Army. The cockade features a red star with the hammer and sickle emblem at its center, surrounded by a golden wreath.

Historical Background: The Ushanka (from the Russian word ushi, meaning “ears”) is a quintessential piece of Russian headwear, designed to provide protection in the brutal cold of the winter. Its ear flaps can be worn tied up on top, folded down to cover the ears and back of the neck, or fastened under the chin for maximum warmth. While it saw use in the Red Army during World War II, the specific style of the gold wreath cockade on this piece is more characteristic of the post-war Soviet Army, from the 1950s until the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. The Ushanka remains a powerful and instantly recognizable symbol of the Soviet Union and Russia.