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  1. the_imperialist

    French Hats and makers.

    Latest arrival, a real beaut. Softest velour Fletchet. I'm estimating 40s/50s
  2. the_imperialist

    French Hats and makers.

    After a long wait my Berteil finally arrived! Looks to be the forest green (or Charmille 'arbor') companion to @steur wonderful blue Berteil. Wonderfully dense and pliable felt, just as good as the older pre wars I e handled. To my heartbreak, the tags reveal it's actually a 6 1/2 punti as...
  3. the_imperialist

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    A nice olive Berteil lid, guessing circa 40s? Seller also had a lovely brown french hat but I missed out.
  4. the_imperialist

    Any interest in slightly interesting suits? 36-ish (L) German 3-piece suit, c.1930

    Thanks Anon - take your time. Hope your kid have a speedy recovery!
  5. the_imperialist

    Any interest in slightly interesting suits? 36-ish (L) German 3-piece suit, c.1930

    Hi Anon, any chance you have photos of showing the jacket? Just want to get a sense of the quarters and general cut. Finally, just to confirm is it black? Thanks in advance.
  7. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Thanks Steve - I knew you'd have a lead on the maker! Re: label, it merely repeats "Ema" as another line below "Garn"
  8. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    I had to immediately snatch this one up. Luckily was looser than the listing size of 56 and fits my 57 head. Im unfamiliar with the maker EMA, guessing this to be about 20s.
  9. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Thanks Buddy! I still enjoy the forums but not a lot to add lately - alas the downside of being sensible with my spend :P
  10. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Hope you've all been well! Not a lot of new activity from me, but managed a new addition to the collection. I believe a 30s Brüder Bohms made for the French market. Luckily this gamble paid off and fits me :) edit: I think very similar to one Steve got from Panos bar the backbow
  11. the_imperialist

    SJC suits for sale...

    Thanks buddy!
  13. the_imperialist

    SJC suits for sale...

    Hi Swinglish, I'm very interested in the grey wool suit (if handymike passes on the pants). What would shipping be to New Zealand? Happy to chat via dm. Thanks,
  14. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Pride of the collection. Late 20s/early 30s 3 piece with inverted pyramid buttoning db waistcoat. Link closure on the coat.
  15. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Thanks gents - reaffirming to see both strands of thought which went through my head. The 11 March 1944 certainly was something I considered, but I haven't found much evidence one way or the other. From a more contextual perspective, Steve's thesis around the geopolitical situation was pushing...
  16. the_imperialist

    French Hats and makers.

    Beautiful finds Stefan - have to say, out of the recent batch the Biset is the pick for me. Always love a heathered lighter felt - and with such good proportions!
  17. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Pretty exciting find for me - sourced locally in New Zealand, a P.C Habig sold in the Polish market. Tagged as a 56 but fits loose so perfect for my 57.5 head! My feeling is towards 30s/40s. Unfortunately can't make out the stamp on the sweat.
  19. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Latest acquisition. Early 20s 3 piece in a chocolate with teal and burgundy stripes. I'm in love with the suiting, subtle peak lapels and the flat fronted waistcoat - plus fish tails rather than bunny ears
  20. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Some 30s belt back jackets first off, a nice lighter, summer weight one I. What almost feel like rayon
  21. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Brilliant Matt - perfectly excuted and lovely German peaked lapel 3 piece - would love to see more pics.
  22. the_imperialist

    G.B.Borsalino Fu Lazzaro & C. <1936

    Thanks Steve - I haven't really left, just cut back on the hat purchases a lot! This one was too good to pass though :) Wonderful! I just mentioned it to him and he said he can't quite recall - oh to have so many hats pass my hands as to forget something like this eh?
  23. the_imperialist

    G.B.Borsalino Fu Lazzaro & C. <1936

    Hope this is the appropriate thread. First acquisition for a while. I strongly suspect this is Borsalino is pre-war, but unfortunately no labels or tags other than the crown sticker.

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