Peter,
Just a couple of questions for you. Weren't 1876 Campaign Hats black? According to the regulations I found on line, they were. The later models were described as "drab", which I assume was the light brown/tan/beige color many hats have. What is your technique for bending over the...
McGee, The montana peak was used, here and there informally right along with the "fore-n-aft" crease. The montana peak drained rain water off better than the more common, and I suspect "regulation" straight pinch. By the introduction of the 1911 Campaign Hat, the montana peak must have been...
The 1" vents I used came from here, but I spray painted them for a brass look:
https://ventmastersstore.com/shop/open-screen-vents-tab-style-c-23_37.html
You can get a more accurate pair on ebay, but they were 20 some bucks a pair. I just couldn't justify it on this first attempt. I bought...
The vents I used were the proper size, (1"), but the vent edges are not strictly correct, they should be brass and about 1/8" wide with a cross-hatch pattern:
And I love the officer in this drawing. That's the Campaign Hat icon for me.
dean
Absolutely heartwarming pictures, Grizz! Looks like a vintage vent on that one on the shelf. Would love to inspect it! The one on the rack looks like a Burgess repro.
dean
Thanks, Tom and Grizz! And thanks for keeping this thread alive! Keeps The Lounge from being dominated by dandies!;)
Leather punches. From the inside of the crown outward.
dean
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