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  1. deanglen

    Authentic SpanAm Campaign Hat?

    'Lo to you, InDcop! Yeah, those guys had a swarm of small noggins back then. dean
  2. deanglen

    "Wool Felt"

    99.99999999999999999% sure they weren't. dean
  3. deanglen

    Authentic SpanAm Campaign Hat?

    Wolfman Jack, Could it be Spam-Am War vintage? I doubt it. My guess is it was a nice Stetson western hat that a New York State Trooper modified for official use. The purple ribbon is a NY State Trooper adornment. My best guess for what it's worth. Lack of brim stitching, venting punches...
  4. deanglen

    The Cap Faction

    Anytime. dean
  5. deanglen

    Bannermans 1907 catologue

    Douglas, Close your eyes and imagine being able to order to your heart's content at those prices! I know what I'd get. Thank you for the fantasy fuel. dean
  7. deanglen

    Hard hat

    I'd go for one of those classic hardhats like Duck posted. Vintage is vintage. dean
  8. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Didn't use an iron. After tacking the ribbon to the crown as reasonably snug as I could, I steamed the ribbon area and it caused the crown and ribbon to adhere nicely, and tightened it to the crown as it appears in the photos, after I applied a little reverse pressure from inisde the crown...
  9. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Here is the polyester ribbon I got from Michaels tinted with light oak wood stain. I loved the color. The ribbon was a bit stiffer after applying it, but the color made it worth it. I wasn't planning on removing the ribbon anyway so the stiffening affect wasn't a problem. I just tightened it...
  10. deanglen

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    MJ, Terrific job! The stitching is fine! Photos I've seen of originals evidence drifting in the stitches quite often. Yours look as good or better than some I've seen. Honestly, I found 5/8" grosgrain at Wal-Mart, Michael's, Jo-Ann, etc. It's not really hat making ribbon, but I'v used it...
  11. deanglen

    Happy Birthday to RBH

    Happy Birthday, R! dean
  13. deanglen

    The Conversion Corral

    Stoney, Having done a few conversions, some with brim binding stitched by hand, I think you'll agree it was worth the time and effort! Very well done! dean
  14. deanglen

    can't get the stiff out of the hat

    Joel! Long time no see! Great to see you again! Don't have any ideas about your hat stiffness problem other than paint thinner which I'm sure is a dubious suggestion. Been a bit absent myself of late. Spotty posting these days for me. Take care. dean
  15. deanglen

    Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department goes to Round top service caps for patrol

    Greetings, InDCop! dean
  16. deanglen

    Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department goes to Round top service caps for patrol

    Back at ya!, R! dean
  17. deanglen

    Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department goes to Round top service caps for patrol

    Speaking as a civilian, to me, law enforcement personnel wearing headgear communicates the serious nature of their calling. I personally prefer police who look "official" and to some degree, intimidating. It doesn't have to be a Campaign Hat, but headgear that carries the formality of their...
  19. deanglen

    The Cap Faction

    Thank you, and I loved your recent cap postings, D. dean
  20. deanglen

    The Cap Faction

    Very nice, Bud. What would you say to a little curve in the visor, eh?;) dean
  21. deanglen

    Military Hat Photos

    Tom, Very much appreciated these photos. Keep aiming high! dean
  22. deanglen

    "Remembrance" by Art Fawcett!

    One word, IC: Perfect. dean
  23. deanglen

    Repro'd B-29/B-36 Crew Cap

    I understand, and one of the reasons I prefer historical military caps is that it honors those who served in one very special way...that their service would not be forgotten. "For it is the curse of men...to forget." If ever you get a chance to post pictures of those caps, before, or after...

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