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guitarmasta12

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Queensbury, NY
I just got this Knox Fifteen today! I love the the 2'' brim on it. The color is also great. This is also my first fifteen hat! I had to steam and reshape the center dent on the crown and the brim. It looks fantastic!

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guitarmasta12

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Queensbury, NY
Admittedly, I haven't seen a lot of "back bow" hats, but this is the first one I've seen with that "X" stitching on the bow. Was that common?

To be clear, I only ask because I want to learn. I don't think it detracts from the beauty of the hat at all; in fact, I rather like it!

Well what read online is that back bows are a 50's type deal on hats. So that's probably why most back bows are 50's. I believe the hat that I showed above is 50's. And the ''X'' on the bow is (I think) more common than the no "X".
 
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Orange County, California
...And the ''X'' on the bow is (I think) more common than the no "X". *snip* I had one that didn't have an "X". I never ever see them with out one.
I've had the X stitching on every back bow I've ever had.
Perhaps the hats I've seen had them, but the stitching was color matched to the ribbon so the "X" stitching didn't stand out enough for me to notice; I'll have to pay closer attention from now on. Thank you Gents! :yo:
 

TPD166

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Lone Star State
My "new" late 1960s to early 70s Stetson "10X Beaver." Color is "mist grey" (well it will be after a good cleaning). A quick rebash from an RCA crease to a center-dent to show off the tall crown. Felt is very nice - thin & soft.
 

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