East German Border Guard Officer’s Peak Cap Hat Size 56

This East German Border Guard Officer’s Peak Cap is an authentic example of headgear issued to officers of the Grenztruppen der DDR (Border Troops of the German Democratic Republic). The cap is sized at 56 (German sizing) and features the distinctive East German green wool blend crown, dark green band, and piping that was standard on border guard uniforms. The front displays the DDR roundel, composed of a gilt metal cockade with black, red, and gold enamel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. A black patent leather visor and chin cord are attached with two metal buttons. The interior is lined, with a leather sweatband and size stamp. This style of cap was worn by officers supervising border security operations during the Cold War period, particularly along the Berlin Wall and inner-German border. This piece provides a representative example of East German military regulation headgear from the late 20th century.