Monte
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Daaaaamn! That's a nice outfit.
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The Resistol Roundup
- Thread starter ScottF
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Monte
Practically Family
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Randall Renshaw
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Sky Fleet purchased from Goodwill.
Had to stitch the leather back to the reed material at the front and clean a few dark spots from the crown.
Love the olive color and two rows of decorative stitching around the brim near the narrow binding.
Had to stitch the leather back to the reed material at the front and clean a few dark spots from the crown.
Love the olive color and two rows of decorative stitching around the brim near the narrow binding.
M Hatman
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I will add this Circa 1950 Resistol "Ten", "Designed by Harry Rolnick", that I found at a flea market last year....not only is it my size but it is in fantastic condition!!! 
This list does not seem to have too many of these "Tens"....not sure they were made for long before they were priced out.....
About a 5 5/8" crown (a full 5" in front as creased), 2 1/2" well done underwelt brim, this hats felt is awesome!!! Note also the wind cord (on a ostensibly $10 hat) AND it is a medium heather grey....I only have 3 or 4 heathered felts (one is a Tranchent "Twenty" from the early 50's made in Austria for Brooks Brothers.). Heathered felts seem to be somewhat scarce for hats though the effect is stunning.
This hat was hard to photograph.........
Crossover crease in back....
This hat has a great presence!
This list does not seem to have too many of these "Tens"....not sure they were made for long before they were priced out.....About a 5 5/8" crown (a full 5" in front as creased), 2 1/2" well done underwelt brim, this hats felt is awesome!!! Note also the wind cord (on a ostensibly $10 hat) AND it is a medium heather grey....I only have 3 or 4 heathered felts (one is a Tranchent "Twenty" from the early 50's made in Austria for Brooks Brothers.). Heathered felts seem to be somewhat scarce for hats though the effect is stunning.
This hat was hard to photograph.........
Crossover crease in back....
This hat has a great presence!
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Randall Renshaw
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That’s one killer Rolnick, M!
I like the heathers, too.
I like the heathers, too.
M Hatman
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That "Sky Fleet" of yours in no slouch!!!
Lovely hat. Heather felts always score bonus points.I will add this Circa 1950 Resistol "Ten", "Designed by Harry Rolnick", that I found at a flea market last year....not only is it my size but it is in fantastic condition!!!
About a 5 5/8" crown (a full 5" in front as creased), 2 1/2" well done underwelt brim, this hats felt is awesome!!! Note also the wind cord (on a ostensibly $10 hat) AND it is a medium heather grey....I only have 3 or 4 heathered felts (one is a Tranchent "Twenty" from the early 50's made in Austria for Brooks Brothers.). Heathered felts seem to be somewhat scarce for hats though the effect is stunning.
This hat was hard to photograph.........
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This hat has a great presence!
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I suspect this Ralph Lauren hat sold at Neiman Marcus is part of the Byer-Rolnick family. It sure looks to share DNA with Churchill and Resistol; although, it could be more recent and after the Byer-Rolnick era.
NOT my hat.
NOT my hat.
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M Hatman
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PLEASE remember....Let Wolfbrea know am a 7 1/2 LO ......He has my address...........P.M.M. It has clear Resistol DNA. 4” brim and 7” open crown! The color is Forest Green and it’s a winner!
I’ve listed it on eBay, but I’m close to canceling that and sending it off to be resized.....
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1960's Resistol Posse 3X for the Jackson County MO Sheriff Patrol. Moss green. I measure 2-7/8 BE x 4-1/2 @ dip. Tag says 3" brim. 3-cord ribbon under leather head strap.
Side seam liner. The wheat stalk & plow are part of the original logo for the Sheriff Patrol & appears on their badges.
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Side seam liner. The wheat stalk & plow are part of the original logo for the Sheriff Patrol & appears on their badges.
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I got the hat from the family. It came with gold honors cords but the family couldn't say if they were department issued or just aftermarket. He was a Deputy Lieutenant.
I asked about his badge but the family has been unable to find it, if his son had it when he passed recently.
I got the hat from the family. It came with gold honors cords but the family couldn't say if they were department issued or just aftermarket. He was a Deputy Lieutenant.
I asked about his badge but the family has been unable to find it, if his son had it when he passed recently.
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That’s a special hat! I’ve yet to find a Resistol 10X or this era. A member here who I respect compares them favorably to the Stetson 7X Clear Beaver hats made at the same time. High praise indeed!
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Super nice Bill!
Thanks for the info, Brent! Do you think this is an early 50s hat?
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It doesn’t have the stylized “O” in Resistol so I think mid 1950s or even into the 1960s. There is some reference indicating Resistol dropped the Stylized O by 1957, but it doesn’t seem conclusive to me.
I’m not the best guy to guess hat ages. Maybe someone will come along with more definitive information for you.
Stylized “O”
Brent, thanks for the tip and the pic!
Do you know if it is rare to have a “Designed by Harry Rolnick for …” a specific individual (e.g., FM Craig on my hat)? Searching around I‘ve only been able to find two other instances of these “custom“ individualized hats but I suspect they are more common.
Thanks!
Bill
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I can’t answer your question, Bill. There are a lot of good folks here who know way more than me so maybe one of them can help?
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Resistol XDoubleX Waco (one of the many Open Road clones) in the color Canyon. The size is 7 5/8 long oval. The brim is 2 3/4” and the open crown is approximately 5 5/8 inches. The felt is nice but it arrived with moth damage that wasn’t disclosed by the seller. After a bit of thought I’ve decided to return it. If anyone wants it for $100 plus actual shipping (less than $20 contiguous US) send me a PM.
