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It says so on their website. Have a look at the OR royal and read the caption. It clearly says it's a blend and of inferior quality.
I think the difference in price is solely based on some overheads but mainly demand.
All great quality hats in every way. If you like the campdraft check out the "squatter" it's slightly stiffer (slightly) comes open crown and more of a two brim which is closer to the OR. Comes in dark grey, fawn brown
OR was invented in 37
Stetson Lic'd the OR to Akubra in the 40's or 50's and it was made to the exact specs as the original.
Stetson used to make it with a touch of beaver and don't any longer.
Both came in an open crown. When Stetson stopped the Akubra Lic to produce Stetsons in around '71...
Sounds like this will fit. Dont go stretching a vintage hat by yourself. It can damage them. Please just take this to a WESTERN hat store and get this steamed up. They will get it on your head.
Again, dont go stretching vintage hats. That thing is dry as the sahara and hasnt seen sun wind or...
Hey mate, I'm in Aust. Looks 70's based on the liner colour, 7 X offering and sweats foiling.
Hats values are mostly determined by lack of wear or if distressed in such a way the buyer would be willing to pay more for one.
Me personally if I want old hats I want one with little to no wear/use...
I am willing to also trade a BNIB Akubra Campdraft Vintage model from the 1960's new with tags 60 cm or 7/12in. It comes open crown and features a golden liner as opposed to the newer white satin liners.
This is dead stock and in now discontinued Campdraft colour "taupe" which is highly sought...
Hi there
Looking to purchase an Akubra Campdraft Deluxe in order of Moonstone /Cedar Brown.
60cm 7/12in
These were part of the Akubra heritage collection and not a regular one.
As close to new as possible. Willing to pay above average price as I can't find one anywhere in Australia.
All the...
I have two in 60 and two in 61
Bow and book are new
This is original and brand new in box. All OR's as were every hat then - open crown.
Spoke to a friend of the Keir's who said when Stetson stopped the lic agreement there was a huge community uproar. The block or last was "stolen" and it...
Here are some brand new in box pics of this hat in Taupe.
Sorry to revive this thread. I spoke to Akubra and they said they don't own one and also people in their flagship store took pics.
Great find with the old one but here is an original from their first run (see red lining)
Cheers,
Nas.
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