EAST GERMAN SILVER METAL COCADE NEW

An authentic piece of Cold War-era military history, this East German (NVA) silver metal cockade is the original enlisted-rank cap insignia worn by soldiers of the Nationale Volksarmee and the DDR Border Guard (Grenztruppen). The round badge displays the iconic GDR state emblem — the hammer, compass, and ring of rye — set against a deep red enamel field, framed by a stylized wreath of wheat with the black, red, and gold national colors at the base.

For your customers who collect Cold War militaria, reenact East Bloc units, or build authentic period uniform displays, this cockade is one of the most recognizable and sought-after small insignia from the former DDR. It's a strong impulse-buy item at the counter and a steady mover online for surplus, collector, and reenactment shops.

Customer Use Cases

• Cold War and DDR/NVA militaria collectors
• Reenactors building accurate East German enlisted impressions
• Restoration of original NVA enlisted visor caps and field caps
• Display cases, shadow boxes, and uniform mannequins
• History students, museums, and Cold War enthusiasts

Construction & Details

• Original NVA military issue — not a modern reproduction
• Stamped silver-tone metal (aluminum) with raised wheat-wreath border
• Center medallion finished in red enamel with the GDR state emblem (hammer, compass, ring of rye)
• Black, red, and gold national tricolor accents at the base
• Rear prongs/pin for secure attachment to enlisted caps
• Intended for enlisted ranks of the East German Army (Landstreitkräfte) and Border Guard (Grenztruppen)

A low-cost, high-margin collectible that pairs naturally with NVA caps, uniforms, belt buckles, and other DDR surplus on your shelves.