Late 1800s Campaign hats

[deanglen]

Glad to be new to the lounge! As you can see from the avatar I chose, I wondered if anyone else had an interest in the military campaign hats of the Indian Wars/Spanish American War period. They seem to me to be very Fedora-like, albeit closer to cowboy/western wear. I have purchased a couple of hats off e-bay, a Dobbs Twenty Ranger, and a Resistol generic hat and modified both with a front to back crease at the crown, a 5/8 grosgrain ribbon with that unique bow you see in the avatar shot, of an original 1883 campagn hat, and even hand-stitched three rows along the edge. Wondered if anyone else had some vintage hats in their collections, however highly unlikely of which they could post some pictures. From what I've seen of photos of originals, the Stetson Open Road looks like a direct descendant from the period. Hoping to purshase one some day just to enjoy as it is.

 

[DOUGLAS]

That is a great looking hat. I like that style very much. I wish I had one or two myself. I also like that type of bow.I had a custom hat made with that style of bow and an other being made with the same treatment. I saw one from Dirty Billy's Hats and really wanted it. The only campaign hat I have is my grand fathers from WWI.That one was made by Stetson.You will find that this place is vintage heaven as most members have vintage hats that are worn daily.

 

[Joel Tunnah]

Your hat is really cool. I think the 1898 infantry stuff was the zenith of US military fashion. After the Phillipine Insurrection, it all went downhill...

Joel

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

That's a swell hat. I am glad to see other people that like the Campaign style.

 

[Lieutenant]

deanglen, welcome aboard.:eusa_clap I'm sure your going to like it here.