Russian Soviet Navy Officers Cap Badge 2

The Russian Soviet Navy Officers Cap Badge is an insignia associated with naval officers of the Soviet Union, primarily used from the mid-20th century through the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. The badge typically features a prominent gilt anchor set against a black enamel background, framed by a gilt wreath and surmounted by the red enamelled five-pointed star adorned with the hammer and sickle emblem. This combination of symbols represents naval service, Soviet state authority, and communist ideology. The badge is constructed from stamped metal, often brass or a similar alloy, with applied enameling and a rear screw post or pin for attachment to the front of an officer’s peaked service cap. Such cap badges were an integral part of the standard dress uniform, denoting rank and branch of service. These items are of interest to collectors for their design and historical significance relating to Soviet naval heritage.