Authentic 1951/1952 Soviet MVD KGB MGB Officer Visor Cap - Artel Moscow Size 56 For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptional, 100% authentic early post-WWII Soviet State Security officer's visor cap. This piece features the classic, striking bright blue wool crown paired with a deep red wool band and piping, correct for the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and Ministry of State Security (MGB)—the direct administrative successors to the wartime NKVD.Unlike the mass-produced Cold War caps of the 1970s and 80s, this is a scarce, early 1950s Stalinist-era piece that shows genuine service wear and historic character.Key Features:
* Crisp Maker Stamp: The interior crown lining retains a highly legible, crisp hexagonal ink factory stamp from "АРТЕЛЬ им. 23-й ГОДОВЩИНЫ ОКТЯБРЯ" (Artel in the name of the 23rd Anniversary of the October Revolution) based in МОСКВА (Moscow), RSFSR.* Production Era: Clear early 1950s production (1951 or 1952 pattern stamp layout).
* Size: Stamped size 56.* Service Provenance: Features the original handwritten ink name of the Soviet serviceman, "Семин" (Semin), right below the factory stamp—a fantastic detail for military history purists.* Insignia: Complete with its correct, original centered red enamel Soviet star cockade badge featuring the classic hammer and sickle.Condition:
The cap is in good vintage, service-worn condition. The exterior wool crown, colored band, piping, and gloss visor are structurally sound and display beautifully with no major moth damage or tears. The interior gray cotton lining shows expected natural aging, darkening, and sweat stains from genuine field use, which further solidifies its absolute authenticity.
Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition. This is a brilliant, investment-grade addition for any collector of Soviet militaria, WWII/Cold War history, or state security artifacts.SOLD AS ISPLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS AS THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.SHIPPED USPS