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  1. deanglen

    Homemodded M1902 Campaign Hat

    Started as a cheap wool western hat off ebay. Bought it because of its economy, it's folded brim edge, and its shade of felt, not too brown or silver belly. Took the wire out of the brim edge. Had to stiffen the felt with some spray stuff I have, that I will not use again because it...
  2. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Black 1889 Campaign hat: dean
  3. deanglen

    Interesting information about Military Headgear 1855-1902, especially Campaign Hats!

    Can't imagine many would care where I posted it, but I think I had in mind that posting it there would simply bury it in a niche thread so I decided to give it its own niche thread, but the moderators are welcome to move it into the Campaign hat thread if they so desire. Das macht mir nichts!:)...
  4. deanglen

    Interesting information about Military Headgear 1855-1902, especially Campaign Hats!

    From page 57. Interesting wool versus fur felt discussion: "The board is of the opinion that the Campaign Hat for the Army should be soft and pliable, of light-weight, firm texture and the greatest possible durability that can be obtained for a reasonable price. With this view the Board...
  5. deanglen

    Interesting information about Military Headgear 1855-1902, especially Campaign Hats!

    http://www.sil.si.edu/smithsoniancontributions/HistoryTechnology/pdf_lo/SSHT-0030.pdf dean
  7. deanglen

    HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

    Likewise!;) dean
  8. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Another mystery! I've noticed similar effects with other threads![huh] dean
  9. deanglen

    HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

    :eusa_clap dean
  10. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Reviving this old thread:
  11. deanglen

    The Conversion Corral

    Terrific work, Justin! It really enhances the hat! dean
  13. deanglen

    tonyb.....hatter and a gentleman

    ;) dean
  14. deanglen

    The International Wool Felt Consortium

    Already posted elsewhere, posted here for solidarity alone. You're a brave man! Good for you! dean
  15. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Well, thank you, Aaron! I've been creasing and re-creasing it different ways, and I must say, for a wool hat, hot water to shape it hasn't done much if anything to alter it. I wonder if it's a 10% fur blend wool felt. Right now, I've eased the top fore and aft crease and put some swoop in the...
  16. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Great Campaign hat, Cat! The Montana Peak is truly distinctive! dean
  17. deanglen

    Western, anyone?

    Now that's a man's hat! Wonderful looking Gus! Nice stogie, too! Don't you just love a fine cigar! I do. dean
  19. deanglen

    Western, anyone?

    Moddified western hat with new ribbon, brim stitiching and 1" mesh vents...M1899 Campaign Hat repro! dean
  20. deanglen

    Western, anyone?

    It's western! Really! dean
  21. deanglen

    Rifle Firing Position

    Right you are! My bad.:eusa_doh: here's the photo cutline, which I found at a source other than where I found it. Thanks for correcting that. "Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., search...
  22. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    More images of originals: dean
  23. deanglen

    Akubra Campdraft

    I'd get a Campdraft. I'm just afraid of what I might be tempted to do to it.;) dean

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