East German KDA Field Cap
Grading Explained
We sell both new and used military goods.
Used items
Used kit comes directly from military surplus and is graded as follows:
- Super GradeĀ ā Unissued or unused condition. The item is like new, but may not include its original packaging.
- Grade 1Ā ā Previously issued and lightly used. Fully functional and ready for immediate use.
- Grade 2Ā ā Heavier signs of use. Still serviceable, but may have visible defects such as small rips, stains, or minor damage to zips or fastenings.
New items
All new stock is sourced from suppliers worldwide and arrives factory-new, usually in original packaging.
Coming straight from the DDR this is the East German KDA field cap. The KDA (Kampfgruppe Der Arbeiterklasse) were the combat groups of the working class which served as a paramilitary force alongside the National Volks Armee of east germany. initially serving as protection forces on industrial and party sites the quickly became a peace keeping force often used to quell unrest. known for the trademark red necktie and field cap they were everĀ present throughout the cold war. the field cap itself is made of a hard wearing cotton with high peak and fold down ear flaps, perfect for hiking, reenacting, airsoft and collecting
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