East German Army Officer Replica Uniform and Cap - This is a military uniform (jacket and pants) worn by the National People's Army (NVA) of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from 1956 to 1990. The NVA was the armed forces of the GDR.The field cap is made of a grey wool material, and it has a soft, rounded crown. The inside of the cap is also marked with the size "58", which is the hat size in centimeters and 1856 T. The badge features the NVA coat of arms, which has a hammer and sickle in the center and red background (which has since rubbed off). The jacket has a lapel pin with the letters "DDR" in script in the center. The letters "DDR" stand for Deutsche Demokratische Republik, which is German for "German Democratic Republic". The NVA lapel pin was a symbol of national pride for East Germans. It was a reminder of the GDR's commitment to socialism and its role as a separate country from West Germany. The pin is also a reminder of a time when the Cold War divided Germany into two separate countries.The NVA field uniform and cap were a common sight in East Germany during the Cold War. It was worn by soldiers, officers, and civilians alike. The cap is a reminder of a time when East Germany was a separate country with its own military and government. (jacket size sg52, with a stamp inside that say NVA sg52 1850 1/D, pants have a tag with m 48). Jacket has some water stains on the interior.