My 7X CB has the same stamping on the sweat & the renovator even reattached the size tag.
You have to figure the original owners got their money's worth out of these hat which dictated regular maintenance & replacing sweatbands over time.
I bought 3 hats from an antique dealer that got the estate of Mr. HFM, initials in this Open Road, 2 Royal Stetsons & this 3X. 1 RS OR was in almost brand new condition = pristine & Canadian. It has been sold a few times to fellow Loungers. The other was well worn. It got renovated by Optimo &...
My 3X Open Road to add to the mess...
This is a late 40s/early 50s 3X Open Road that I traded but have re-acquired.
Embroidered Last Drop liner, 3" brim...
No, mine has a different code & instead of Wilderness has 5X.
I posted when Mike had photos of his label but in a different thread that I can't find.
I'll keep looking or get it from hat when I get home tonight.
Found it in Other Open Roads thread =...
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