I have seen many restorations done by Optimo, VS, and other outfits where they replaced the sweatband because it was necessary. That on it's own doesn't mean the hat is no longer "the" hat. For a collector it may not be as valuable, nevertheless, a Stratoliner remains a Stratoliner, with or...
I personally like boxes and when Randy told me about Hobby Lobby, I have never looked back. I keep my hats pretty orderly this way and my wife is a happy skeptical. :-)
Thanks for the information. That would be nice to find out. Most of my watches belonged to family members, so I'm ashamed to admit that technical information about them has never been a priority.
I believe that's the SN, but I also got this number from it. Thank you for your help.
Absolutely correct, only the veteran or next of kin can access the DD-214. Having said that, you could contact Bragg PIO and get some information on who to contact.
Thank you! It is a 16 with a 17 Jewels movement. As to the date, I'm not 100% on it, but I believe it is late 1800's to early 1900's.
The movement has beautiful detail. Some pictures for you.
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