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Stefan, Very interesting find! I do not believe I have seen a J. Heinr. ITA with a Crown Patch. They are a rare find in general. J. Heinr. ITA and were still in business until the later 1960s. I tend to think this one is later maybe early to mid 1960s.Last of the German and Austrian (because this one is) finds of this week. I saved the best for last. J. Heinr. ITA homburg in brown. No idea about the size because there are no labels at all inside the hat. I had to stretch it a little to fit me, so I'm guessing a size 56 or even a 55. Bound brim at 5.7cm and crown 10,5cm at the pinch. No liner, just a crown patch made of paper (ususally made of cloth). The finishing on this hat is a bit sparse, but the felt is very smooth and soft and the ribbon colour and treatment is very nice. No idea about the age.
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