German /Austrian Tyrol hats and decoration.

[rocketeer]

Can anyone tell me the correct name for the feathers and fur ornamentation of these hats. That is, those decorations often associated with Bavarian or Tyrollean headwear. is there a precise form for these or legend that goes with this device, or was it originally a marksmanship honour or some kind of achievement award?
I am very interested as I have a German fedora style hat which which I would like to adorn it and cannot find much about this item.
Thanks in anticipation, J.

 

[KingAndrew]

I love Tyrolean hats. Hopefully Mayserwegener will weigh in here, since this is his area of expertise.

I can offer enthusiasm and just a little info.

I purchased my Tyrolean hat in Luzern, Switzerland in the mid-1980s, while on a high school trip. It's classic green loden wool with green cord bow. I loaded it up with all the feathers, pins, and brushes I could and still wear it that way. I will admit that I now think of getting a really nice fur velour version...

I have read that the feathers were trophies of hunting. The brushes, called gamsbarts, are said to have originally been made from the tails of mountain goats. I saw one web site claim that the big brush is a "sign of manliness." The pins are souvenirs of the places you visit, much like the little plaques Alpine hikers tack onto their walking sticks. I, too, would love to know more--I'm guessing the stories above may be tailored to marketing rather than explaining history.

Here are a couple of web sites that carry a wide selection of accessories:
http://www.ernstlicht.com/250-hats/74-hat-pins
http://www.deutscheshaus.cc/html/german_hat_feathers_brushes_pins.html

I hope this is helpful. I look forward to the input of Loungers with more information to share.

 

[mayserwegener]

Can anyone tell me the correct name for the feathers and fur ornamentation of these hats. That is, those decorations often associated with Bavarian or Tyrollean headwear. is there a precise form for these or legend that goes with this device, or was it originally a marksmanship honour or some kind of achievement award?
I am very interested as I have a German fedora style hat which which I would like to adorn it and cannot find much about this item.
Thanks in anticipation, J.

Try searching Hutschmuck.

Some serious Hutschmuck going on here. Austria early 1900s. (Re-post)

 

[KingAndrew]

What a fantastic picture!

 

[rocketeer]

I love Tyrolean hats. Hopefully Mayserwegener will weigh in here, since this is his area of expertise.

I can offer enthusiasm and just a little info.

I purchased my Tyrolean hat in Luzern, Switzerland in the mid-1980s, while on a high school trip. It's classic green loden wool with green cord bow. I loaded it up with all the feathers, pins, and brushes I could and still wear it that way. I will admit that I now think of getting a really nice fur velour version...

I have read that the feathers were trophies of hunting. The brushes, called gamsbarts, are said to have originally been made from the tails of mountain goats. I saw one web site claim that the big brush is a "sign of manliness." The pins are souvenirs of the places you visit, much like the little plaques Alpine hikers tack onto their walking sticks. I, too, would love to know more--I'm guessing the stories above may be tailored to marketing rather than explaining history.

Here are a couple of web sites that carry a wide selection of accessories:
http://www.ernstlicht.com/250-hats/74-hat-pins
http://www.deutscheshaus.cc/html/german_hat_feathers_brushes_pins.html



I hope this is helpful. I look forward to the input of Loungers with more information to share.

Some great items here, thanks :hat: Prost!

Try searching Hutschmuck.

Some serious Hutschmuck going on here. Austria early 1900s. (Re-post)

That search term produced such a lot :thumb: and what a great picture, just love accordions..
Ps, thanks for the help tracking down a Meyser 'Panama' a couple of years back, unfortunately the style I wanted was no longer made
J