"Uncontested - The Champ"

[Snowman]

Champ Featherweight

Crown - 4 1/4” as creased
Brim - 2 3/16”
1960’s, I believe.

This hat arrived in mint condition. I don’t think it was factory creased, but it just kind of creased itself as shown.

I don’t know if the feather is original or not, but I assume that it is. It just makes sense.

 

[steur]

Champ Featherweight

Crown - 4 1/4” as creased
Brim - 2 3/16”
1960’s, I believe.

This hat arrived in mint condition. I don’t think it was factory creased, but it just kind of creased itself as shown.

I don’t know if the feather is original or not, but I assume that it is. It just makes sense.

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It's a great find and a lovely hat. They tend to come with a teardrop crown, like this one.

 

[Granville]

Six months since a Champ post! ? That ends TODAY!
(I coulda been a contender)


Classic "head duck" shot to feature the bash

Champ Duncan
1.5"brim
2" grosgrain ribbon
5" crown measured from side, maybe a 1/4" shorter at front

Pin looks like the reverse of an old half-dollar, but is smaller than a half dime.

Great tip. I cut out the plastic, it was greasy.

Can't be too new, they were still putting blocking and 'to duplicate' numbers on the factory tag. There was also a half-ripped tag revealing it to be a Duncan model.
And here it is after I steamed in a couple of side dents.

Happy Mother's Day!

 

[Blare]

Six months since a Champ post! ? That ends TODAY!
(I coulda been a contender)

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Classic "head duck" shot to feature the bash
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Champ Duncan
1.5"brim
2" grosgrain ribbon
5" crown measured from side, maybe a 1/4" shorter at front
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Pin looks like the reverse of an old half-dollar, but is smaller than a half dime.
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Great tip. I cut out the plastic, it was greasy.
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Can't be too new, they were still putting blocking and 'to duplicate' numbers on the factory tag. There was also a half-ripped tag revealing it to be a Duncan model.
And here it is after I steamed in a couple of side dents.
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Happy Mother's Day!

Nice looking Champ. Looks good on you. I believe that tag is a 60s HCA tag. Enjoy it!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Champ Weatern 4X Quality 7 1/4. Not quite an OR clone with a three cord western ribbon.

 

[Blare]

Champ Weatern 4X Quality 7 1/4. Not quite an OR clone with a three cord western ribbon.


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Nice to see a western Champ. Looks good with the three cord.

 

[Mighty44]

Champ Weatern 4X Quality 7 1/4. Not quite an OR clone with a three cord western ribbon.


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Good looking hat!

 

[BobHufford]

This Champ Supreme Kashmir Finish "Pennant" cleaned up OK after living it what appeared to be a barn.

 

[Frunobulax]

This Champ Supreme Kashmir Finish "Pennant" cleaned up OK after living it what appeared to be a barn.

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I usually worry about moths, but it looks like that one had murder hornets!

 

[M Hatman]

This Champ Supreme Kashmir Finish "Pennant" cleaned up OK after living it what appeared to be a barn.

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What....you did not keep the mud wasp cells???? You could have cut the ends off and stuck cigarettes in them, add Three matches in the ribbon and one upped Fouquet! Bobquet, I can see it now!

 

[M Hatman]

Mid-1950's Champ Featherweight "Kasmir" finish...interesting grey/taupe with light grey three chord and bound edge.....not my size (I sure as hell wish it was)......so trade pile. Unlined with tip decoration only....

Awesome hat.....

 

[Granville]

Triumph by Champ. Black Trilby (1 3/4" brim). 2" Grosgrain Ribbon. Super Sonic Edge(!). No "feel the ..." "..master craftsmen.." or "Kashmir" logos. Instead: "Felted with Genuine Beaver" and the super sonic stamp.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I don’t remember where I picked up this back bow Champ
It’s already up on eBay. Lovely hand.

 

[MikeinRome]

A Champ Diplomat I bought last year, 2 5/8 brim. Color is Harmony Blue. It appears like new.

 

[BobHufford]

Champ Kasmir Finish stingy Open Road (-ish) clone.

 

[BobHufford]

A true Champ Stingy.

 

[Yamahana]

SKY CHAMP

Found this poor beat up orphan awhile back.
Not sure if this is a Champ or not. Champ did make a Sky Champ but the ads don’t look anything like this one.

Way too small for me at 7 1/8, pretty beat up, but pretty unique. Send me a PM if you’re interested in adopting him just cover the shipping.

 

[Blare]

SKY CHAMP

Found this poor beat up orphan awhile back.
Not sure if this is a Champ or not. Champ did make a Sky Champ but the ads don’t look anything like this one.
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Way too small for me at 7 1/8, pretty beat up, but pretty unique. Send me a PM if you’re interested in adopting him just cover the shipping.

Hmm. Interesting…. Looks like Champ’s ‘Sky Champ’ was their take on the Stratoliner. The sweat stitching is reminiscent of early Champ. It is possible it could have been a “pre Champ” LaSalle offering.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Triple stitch 8-ply Champ:

Crown	5-1/2" (open)
Brim	2-5/8" with 1/2" binding (symmetric)
Ribbon	8-ply
Weight	133g

 

[Yamahana]

Triple stitch 8-ply Champ:
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Crown	5-1/2" (open)
Brim	2-5/8" with 1/2" binding (symmetric)
Ribbon	8-ply
Weight	133g

That Champ is a beauty!