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I’m tracking the term Medalist as a quality designation at this point, probably associated with a prices as well. I see the term as similar to Royal, Royal DeLuxe, etc. Even given that, it may have changed by decade like the Stetson Special, which apparently went from a $20 hat to a $5 model some time in the 30s.
I’m missing hard evidence like multiple price tags or advertisements, so right now it is just my theory.
Maybe some folks with prices on Medalists or advertisements can add something more concrete?
Daniel
I’m missing hard evidence like multiple price tags or advertisements, so right now it is just my theory.
Maybe some folks with prices on Medalists or advertisements can add something more concrete?
Daniel
(Sorry, not sure what was happening with the previous message.)
Wanted to jump in on this older thread. I picked up a straw Medalist from Deadlyhandsome. Seems to be a 60's model perhaps. An Eagle posted previously in the thread had no liner so I was wondering if the Medalist designation might have been more of an economy hat? Any Medalist history updates would be appreciated.