I've always wanted a C & K hat. Could never find one in my size , let alone with a wide brim. Til Now! this one is a light blue with an almost three inch brim. Has the Korean conflict O.P.S. tag still present ...... and it's a fifteen! Added bonus it came in its original box. It's quite a hat.
I've been looking for a "Wilson" for quite a while. If my info is correct , Wilson was made by Mallory.
This one has a 2 3/4 brim and an unreeded sweat. Early 1940's I think?
Hi Max, The Carter sweatbands are unusual and also help to date your Cavanagh. I got the following from The Hatted Professor:
One example of taped seams lasting longer than usual is on Carter Sweatbands, a patented design that Cavanagh used on hats in the late-1930s and early-1940s. These...
Yes, I took no offense... lol. It's a great hat for sure but if you think it might need to be stretched to fit I'm afraid the sweatband wont survive the process.
A somewhat hard to find Stetson model in excellent condition. I wish it fit me I would be keeping it.
Some details
Color: Light brown/beige The pictures tell the story..... I took them in sun and shade.
Ribbon: 1 inch with matching wind cord
Liner: A couple tiny marks.... Graphics are crisp...
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