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it was made in Australia
check, mate.
it was made in Australia
I don't think the hat is all that old looking at the black sweat with the vvvvv stitching.
The keyhole tag was used into the 60's on US-made hats. It's a bit hard to read the exact words under the crest on the sweat. In could in principle be several countries where Stetson had hats made under license, but the length of the country name probably fits Australia best
Any idea who made Stetsons under license in the UK? Maybe Locke? I have beautiful Stetson Zephyr made under license there. It really isn't _that_ light, but it's made of fantastic felt.
"Faint hat never won fair lady."
From the English made Stetson I own I would hesitantly guess Christy's, but I can't confirm.
Nice finds Lotsahats! I like the green one a lot