Fantastic hat, Steve. As I noted in the whaywt-thread the similarities between this one and the Leica hat I own are striking. This one is in way better shape though."NEUHEIT / Novelty" "SPITZENKLASSE / Top Class", measures 58cm, late 1930s. This German Velour arrived recently. I am trying to figure out what company made it but that could prove futile. I really like the color and the Velour has a great finish and hand. Also the hat has a very unique liner design with reed piping.
The piping reed is visible the following photo (top of liner).
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