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conn183517 Nov 2009 9:50 p.m. PST

Do any current Russian forces wear a version of the Afghanka (Boonie) hat made famous in the Soviet-Afghan war? Thanks.

dwight shrute18 Nov 2009 2:37 a.m. PST

link

if you mean the small peaked cap then yes .

Hrothgar Berserk18 Nov 2009 3:28 a.m. PST

I think he means the broad-brimmed hat with pointed crown

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conn183518 Nov 2009 5:54 a.m. PST

The panama style broad brimmed hat is the one. Any ideas on current use?

By the way, the peaked cap with the Russian desert digital can be seen here: link

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