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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

AbbaDatDeHat

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AbbaDatDeHat

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The vintage world, at times, can be very cruel.

I don't get emotionally attached to things very often, but in relation to hats, the only hat I have that I will never part with is my cavalry Stetson that I wore while crossing the Iraqi border in 1991 on top of a Bradley tank while manning a fifty cal. That hat was with me the whole time for the two weeks we were engaged in the ground war. I was attached to the 1st Infantry and we kicked some serious behind.[emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji106]

The hat is neatly stored with my uniform.

So, I can understand how people feel when they encounter something special.

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That’s about the toughest way i can think of to get a hat memory Hector.
Much respect!!
B
 

Bill Hughes

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The vintage world, at times, can be very cruel.

I don't get emotionally attached to things very often, but in relation to hats, the only hat I have that I will never part with is my cavalry Stetson that I wore while crossing the Iraqi border in 1991 on top of a Bradley tank while manning a fifty cal. That hat was with me the whole time for the two weeks we were engaged in the ground war. I was attached to the 1st Infantry and we kicked some serious behind.[emoji631][emoji631][emoji631][emoji106]

The hat is neatly stored with my uniform.

So, I can understand how people feel when they encounter something special.

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drmaxtejeda

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I gave Bob Hufford my word I wouldn't have it enlarged or reblocked, so he agreed to sell me this 1910-1921 E. A. Mallory.
I am betting it will be wearable, but if it isn't, no matter. I just couldn't bear not owning it.

I remember don Anthony @moontheloon saying he can't stand wearing black hats. I wonder if he wouldn't even wear this one.

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I gave Bob Hufford my word I wouldn't have it enlarged or reblocked, so he agreed to sell me this 1910-1921 E. A. Mallory.
I am betting it will be wearable, but if it isn't, no matter. I just couldn't bear not owning it.

I remember don Anthony @moontheloon saying he can't stand wearing black hats. I wonder if he wouldn't even wear this one.

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Nothing wrong with black hats. You just need to find the right ones.
 
I gave Bob Hufford my word I wouldn't have it enlarged or reblocked, so he agreed to sell me this 1910-1921 E. A. Mallory.
I am betting it will be wearable, but if it isn't, no matter. I just couldn't bear not owning it.

I remember don Anthony @moontheloon saying he can't stand wearing black hats. I wonder if he wouldn't even wear this one.

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Thanks Max! (Yes fellow Loungers he did sign a non-reblock agreement). Moonie did reach out on this one early on, but was concerned it was too small. I hope it fits you well Max and that you and your descendants can wear it for another 100 years.
 
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drmaxtejeda

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Thanks Max! (Yes fellow Loungers he did sign a non-reblock agreement). Moonie did reach out on this one early on, but was concerned it was too small. I hope it fits you well Max and that you and your descendants can wear it for another 100 years.
I will take care to have descendants who are smaller-headed than I am.

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AbbaDatDeHat

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I gave Bob Hufford my word I wouldn't have it enlarged or reblocked, so he agreed to sell me this 1910-1921 E. A. Mallory.
I am betting it will be wearable, but if it isn't, no matter. I just couldn't bear not owning it.

I remember don Anthony @moontheloon saying he can't stand wearing black hats. I wonder if he wouldn't even wear this one.

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Max i really really had a hard time refraining from this hat. It is such a one of a kind hat in the BRE style.
You may not have any BRE’s, or maybe you do, but now you have a MRE.
I do love this hat!!
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Sheesh. What is a BRE? What is an MRE?
I hate acronyms!

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Wonderful hat! It’s going to look great with a salmon ribbon once you convert it to a stingy brim, and I personally think the four peacock feathers will give it just the right amount of pop! ;)


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I gave Bob Hufford my word I wouldn't have it enlarged or reblocked, so he agreed to sell me this 1910-1921 E. A. Mallory.
I am betting it will be wearable, but if it isn't, no matter. I just couldn't bear not owning it.

I remember don Anthony @moontheloon saying he can't stand wearing black hats. I wonder if he wouldn't even wear this one.

e9d6dccc2be4cfc29b6d6fbb6da0ed07.jpg
890a7ad461d653fd62024741825950c7.jpg
907a003d0e70c426bcc44a1365903e38.jpg
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ee7ec16256f47d255189c27a441eaa09.jpg
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You got a one of a kind there!!! While I hope it fits when your hair is shaved....:eek:...I am glad you will not resize or otherwise destroy this historic hat!!!;) I MUST say I have been looking at it here and on the "Bay" ever since Bob posted it.......simply wonderful hat.
You may need a MUSEUM Pedestal for this one, glass cover and all!!!:)
 

drmaxtejeda

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You got a one of a kind there!!! While I hope it fits when your hair is shaved....:eek:...I am glad you will not resize or otherwise destroy this historic hat!!!;) I MUST say I have been looking at it here and on the "Bay" ever since Bob posted it.......simply wonderful hat.
You may need a MUSEUM Pedestal for this one, glass cover and all!!!:)
Thanks, Mark! Happy to hear from you.

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