Thanks Joe. Kinda hard to feel serious about anything wearing one like this 'unThat is one serious hat, Tim.
Tonak "Brillant" "бриллиант", possibly early to mid 1950s. The condition of the light colored Velour is excellent along with the all the components. The Velour felt is very pliable and easily dry creases. The liner is really special along with the Russified Tonak mark. This hat was made for the Russian market. The Sweatband mark "бриллиант" is Russian for "Brillant". I acquired this Velour back in 2022.
бриллиант / Brillant, Чехословакия / Czechoslovakia
Чехословакия / Czechoslovakia
бриллиант / Brillant
I received the following gifts from Tonak when I visited the factory for the Tonak / JHS 220 Years celebration (September 6, 2019).
Tonak 1799 Bag with photo of J. Hückel ´s Söhne Employees from early 1900s. (Clicking on photos might enlarge.)
Tonak 220 Years Miniature Fur Felt Hat.
Tonak Hat Pin.
Tonak Miniature Hat Brush with Bag.