That is a very nice and interesting find, Marcel.For me an unknown brand "Glory" from England in grey. I think it's beaverfelt, because of the label (last pic), but not sure. It feels like though. Very soft and mallable. It's in a mint condition.
Unfortunally a size 7, seller sold it to me as 58, so i have to stretch it, but done that before. Does anyone know any information of this brand?
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I don't want to disagree with Stefan as his judgements are always spot on. However, I can’t help thinking that this one could well be an Associated British Hat Manufacturers Ltd. hat.
The company was formed in 1966 and comprised 5 of the great Manchester hat makers: Battersby, Christy, T&W Lees, Moores, and Joseph Wilson. The ABHM was created due to the decline in the sale of hats.
There are several things that suggest more than one of the companies had parts in your Glory. Some of them could definitely be parts from the 1950s.