Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

[hatophile]

Got this from the 'bay, made by River Junction. 3 1/4" brim & 5 1/2" crown as creased, side vents, brim stitching & free extra hatband.

That's cool, let's see more when ya get it, Rick!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Got it.

Turns out it is a 10x Thoroughbred. Thoroughbred started as The Polk Hat Co. in St. Louis, c. 1860, other than that I know nothing about thoroughbred hats, although they seem to have gone away some time ago. anyone know anything more?
The felt is quite thick & substantial- all there. Did a quick recrease to a teardrop & removed the band. It'll make a good rain hat. The sweat is kinda like the Akubra Imperial line or any modern Stetson, a bit plastic feeling.It makes me question just how vintage it is. D@mn near bulletproof felt, looks as though it'll last a lifetime. Yea? Nay? [huh]

 

[stevyn]

I made my own out of an abused resistal 3X fur felt. Lots of holes rebashed it added band,hatcord,13thKco inf device. Hardly wear anything else now. Gets lots of complemants.

 

[stevyn]

No, but they don't have the hats they used to. A Ranger/patrol cap has only so many ways to shape. I don't think there would be anything wrong with bringing back the campaign hat...and the variety. Would you agree?

.dean

Yes, Just think, a MARCAM Campaign Hat. Rofl

 

[RBH]

Man... Rick.. just now come across this one... pretty cool hat !

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

See my hat in the following thread:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?34367-BUCKAROO-BONANZA!-The-Hats-that-Major-Mike-Moore-Makes&p=1380952&highlight=bone#post1380952

I copied it from the Rough rider's hats in the Spanish American war. If you order one from Major Moore in Natural, or Sahara with a matching ribbon, it would look authentic at $205. I understand that Eureka Arsenal's are also good.

Later

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Here's mine.

Here's my Campaign cover with USMC subdued EGA. Don't know the date on this one. When I got it, the sweat was rotted out and so maker is unknown. I had a new sweat put inby a hatter in Albuquerque.

 

[moomer]

History, old pictures and hats all in one, great!

 

[Harry Jones]

Here's my Campaign cover with USMC subdued EGA. Don't know the date on this one. When I got it, the sweat was rotted out and so maker is unknown. I had a new sweat put inby a hatter in Albuquerque.

Nice hat. Good hat shop as well. I have two fedoras from The Man's Hat Shop.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Nice hat. Good hat shop as well. I have two fedoras from The Man's Hat Shop.

Thank you.

I agree. Great shop and fine folks to work with.

 

[TipTop]

1915 Campaign and Field/Fatigue Hats (US Army pics)

I loved the campaign hats, but the pointy field/fatigue hats pictured in these US Army 1915 photos are great.

 

[Rick Blaine]

New one

A BARDSLY from OZ- age unknown. The pug is a deep blue- brim 3.5".

I think Bardsly became or was swallowed by Helen Kaminski in the '90s.

 

[Lieutenant]

Dean, I know its been almost 6 years but if you still have them, I'd be glad to see those pics of the Marines (c.1900) wearing their Campaign Hats. I've seen some old pics where Marines wore the EGA on the left side and some that wore the EGA on the front. Thanks, Mike

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

You might find out if Winchester is making any Nutria felt blanks, if so I'd bet that Major Moore would make you an authentic Campaign hat. If they're not making Nutria, Beaver or Bunny would be a great deal. Look up Buckaroo hatters in Covington TN.

Roughrider type hat (wrong color) made by Major Moore in 100% bunny fur:

Later

 

[Lieutenant]

Add me to the roll call. I should be getting my 1898 Campaign Cover (reproduction) soon. If any one is interested, the company I got mine has a size 7 1/2 left at about $275.00 don't know if I should say the site or not so I won't. Mike

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

Make sure you post pictures of Jerry Lee's version of the 1989 Campaign Cover. I've got some of his stuff, but no hats yet.

Later

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Here is an original that was part of a display at Fort Davis, Texas.

 

[DanielJones]

Well count me in. I just ordered myself the 1911 Campaign hat from WPG. Nutria body so it should hold up nicely. One of my old fedoras is Nutria and it wears rather nicely for a 60 year old hat.
http://ww2-militaria-reproduction.com/shopexd.asp?id=3624
I'm looking forward to this one. I was sort of going for the Bill Miner look from The Grey Fox, although my whiskers aren't as snowy.

I think that it will ship out on Monday so I should see it by Wednesday or Thursday. This should make a fantastic sun hat for working outdoors. Will post pics when I can.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

A little reverse order in the last two digits in the date, but super close.
http://ww2-militaria-reproduction.com/shopexd.asp?id=4283&bc=no

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

I think Eureka Arsenal may have what you are looking for. They appear to have a pretty good selection through the decades up to the 1911 campaign hat.

Cheers!

Dan