Show us their hats!

[Hurricane Jack]

George P. Cosmatos (1941 - 2005) RIP

The movie "Tombstone" had to be the pennicle of his career.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

The Real Deal!

 

[RJR]

WOW!

 

[Frunobulax]

WOW!

Probably extensions.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Probably extensions.

LOL...I don't think so.

 

[moontheloon]

The Real Deal!

I would never want that ... ever

 

[BobHufford]

Lon Megargee. The artist that painted the "Last Drop from his Stetson" image seen in many Stetson hats from 1924 onward.

https://truewestmagazine.com/the-lovable-liar/

 

[Hurricane Jack]

James "the Amazing" Randi

Love the walking stick

 

[GHT]

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015), better known as Terry Pratchett, was an English author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. He is best known for his Discworld series of 41 novels.

The next photo I put into the wrong thread, but that's because the subject matter had wandered a bit. Lets put it where it belongs. These guys are not famous in the celebrity sense, they were serving soldiers in WW2. Every soldier, sailor & airman were given a made to measure suit when they were demobilised. No idea where they got their hats. I do hope you enjoy the photo though.

 

[steur]

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015), better known as Terry Pratchett, was an English author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. He is best known for his Discworld series of 41 novels.
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The next photo I put into the wrong thread, but that's because the subject matter had wandered a bit. Lets put it where it belongs. These guys are not famous in the celebrity sense, they were serving soldiers in WW2. Every soldier, sailor & airman were given a made to measure suit when they were demobilised. No idea where they got their hats. I do hope you enjoy the photo though.
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The hats were part of the demob suit. Soldiers were given a choice of felt hat or flat cap. According to the Imperial War Museum the full package included:
A felt hat or optional flat cap.
A double-breasted pinstripe three-piece suit, or a single-breasted jacket with flannel trousers.
Two shirts with matching collar studs.
A tie.
Shoes.
A raincoat.
Great picture (wrong thread or not).

 

[Redfokker]

The hats were part of the demob suit. Soldiers were given a choice of felt hat or flat cap. According to the Imperial War Museum the full package included:
A felt hat or optional flat cap.
A double-breasted pinstripe three-piece suit, or a single-breasted jacket with flannel trousers.
Two shirts with matching collar studs.
A tie.
Shoes.
A raincoat.
Great picture (wrong thread or not).

Very interesting. I wonder if they did the same thing for US veterans? Oh boy, another research project, just what I need. Look, shiny object...Historian OCD.

 

[KarlCrow]

Very interesting. I wonder if they did the same thing for US veterans? Oh boy, another research project, just what I need. Look, shiny object...Historian OCD.

threre was a fleabay uk, 57cm or 58cm brown felt fedora, maybe 2" brim, advertising itself as one of these in the last few weeks. I think it sold though.

 

[Redfokker]

threre was a fleabay uk, 57cm or 58cm brown felt fedora, maybe 2" brim, advertising itself as one of these in the last few weeks. I think it sold though.

It would be interesting to know of the quality and manufacture of these hats.

 

[KarlCrow]

It would be interesting to know of the quality and manufacture of these hats.

here's the link, no idea if it's really a demob, but seller says so, decent pics of make and lining too.http://m.ebay.ie/itm/Original-1940s-vintage-Fedora-Trilby-Hat-7-1-8-/263157499380?

 

[Frunobulax]

Very interesting. I wonder if they did the same thing for US veterans? Oh boy, another research project, just what I need. Look, shiny object...Historian OCD.

Nah, they got the G.I. Bill instead.


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[Hurricane Jack]

Gordon Tootoosis (1941 - 2011) RIP

 

[Bamaboots]

Loved his acting, HJ and I'll watch "Legends of the Fall" any time I find it on.

 

[Redfokker]

Nah, they got the G.I. Bill instead.


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Yes, this is what I've found. That does not mean that new hats for vets didn't fly off the shelves in 1945-46 when they returned. Now they are in Moon's hat room...

 

[RJR]

Loved his acting, HJ and I'll watch "Legends of the Fall" any time I find it on.

+1

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Jake LaMotta, the Raging Bull dead at 95 (RIP)