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Thanks! Any listings for Germany?
Now that's what I call a basket case. That will give Neophyte a run for his money with his Japanese sun hat.
This one has a unique sweatband that I haven't seen before on Mayser. Beautiful liner and ribbon / bow work. Overall it is a really nice example of the style. Could be early to mid 1950s.
That looks like an extremely straight crown block. I love the crown shape! That is such an excellent looking hat. The quality overall is just outstanding!! Great find, Steve.
Dan, The Italian hat companies are in the north so they share Alpine connection. Mayser was / is the big hat company in Germany. Mayser also built Stetson hats (very popular in Germany) for the German market. Borsalino was / is much more famous in Europe and all over the World. The German market was / is the biggest in Europe so Borsalino produced hats specifically for that market (see Echter Borsalino). I think if you looked at the overall hat business the USA was way out ahead of everyone followed by Germany.
Josh, It does look really straight in that photo. I shot it from a high angle to show the bow so that is probably the reason.
I am interested because I think I generally like the European styles more than the American styles of men's dress hat. Maybe it's the narrower ribbons they seem to have used, but they look somewhat cooler to me.