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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

moontheloon

I'll Lock Up
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8,590
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NJ
Thank you for the compliments Joao and RJR. The hat's in excellent condition and looks barely worn. I'm going to try to find out more about the original owner. Always nice when you can find the original owner's name in the hat.

check this out ... maybe you can contact this guy and get access to those records

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=cache:IChBiBW8xhIJ:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/65996-ided-wwii-crusher-visor-cap-near-mint-condition-amcraft-eagle/%2Bcaptain+paul+e+hallman&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&&ct=clnk
 
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15,015
Location
Buffalo, NY
Very nice campaign hat c.1940. Its brother is posted a few pages back.

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stevyn

New in Town
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18
Location
Washington Penninsula
So came across 2 different Covers on Ebay today. Not your usual hat cords which gotme to thinking mayby I've gone the wrong way using the standard 1902/1940 hat cords. But the Snowflake vent pictured along with the vents... See the smoke from my brain wafting by... 89 brass.jpg
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stevyn

New in Town
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18
Location
Washington Penninsula
So came across 2 different Covers on Ebay today. Not your usual hat cords which gotme to thinking mayby I've gone the wrong way using the standard 1902/1940 hat cords. But the Snowflake vent pictured along with the vents... See the smoke from my brain wafting by...
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stevyn

New in Town
Messages
18
Location
Washington Penninsula
So came across 2 different Covers on Ebay today. Not your usual hat cords which gotme to thinking mayby I've gone the wrong way using the standard 1902/1940 hat cords. But the Snowflake vent pictured along with the vents... See the smoke from my brain wafting by...
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liten

One of the Regulars
Messages
160
Location
london
So came across 2 different Covers on Ebay today. Not your usual hat cords which gotme to thinking mayby I've gone the wrong way using the standard 1902/1940 hat cords. But the Snowflake vent pictured along with the vents... See the smoke from my brain wafting by...
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I saw the hats as well ! the same guy has 4 of them for sale including a black officers hat, dont no where he,s managed to get from, maybe hes got a time machine
 

whipcracker

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3
Location
Hyde Park , UT
It's been a little while since someone has posted in this thread...
So I have a question, I have been thinking of ordering a custom campaign from Stratton. i am a scout leader and hats are part of our uniform. I currently wear an old brown Brandford that was converted into a campaign who knows when. The crown is kind of tall, 6.5 in and has a 3 1/2 in. brim, but it hasn't always fit me as well as I would like. I was thinking an f40 in olive or brown with a 3 1/2 or 3 1/4 in brim, but I have been starting to wonder if their quality will hold up. I have also wondered if they would do it in their10x that they do western hats in. Not as good as a beaver blend, but then again it's $136 and I'm on a budget.
But I have also thought about seeing if they would do it with the NPS/Border Patrol crown with the bigger brim. I think that it would settle in a little better. I use my hats in all weathers so I expect some character building as its not pure beaver, but I don't want a deformed cone on my head either, but I would douse it in Scotch Guard first...
Thank you gents for your help. I am open to other hatters as well, Stratton just kind of has a monopoly on campaigns...
 

Dick Dressler

New in Town
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22
Location
Texas Hill Country
I've wanted a reasonably good repro Spanish American War campaign hat and would to find something of reasonably quality I'd be proud to wear most everyday for a reasonable price.

If there would be a "Buff" color Stetson of the near correct spec for an M1899 I might try modifying it myself.

Also,if anyone has a good repro M1899 size 7 to trade I have an original WWII US Army Air Corps Campaign Hat USAAF orig cord in excellent condition.

Thanks,

Dick
 

liten

One of the Regulars
Messages
160
Location
london
I've wanted a reasonably good repro Spanish American War campaign hat and would to find something of reasonably quality I'd be proud to wear most everyday for a reasonable price.

If there would be a "Buff" color Stetson of the near correct spec for an M1899 I might try modifying it myself.

Also,if anyone has a good repro M1899 size 7 to trade I have an original WWII US Army Air Corps Campaign Hat USAAF orig cord in excellent condition.

Thanks,

Dick
I no the perfect hat for you? its on ebay ,under used cowboy hats page 2, i was going to get it for my 99 , but he only sells u.s they want 49.99 for it
 

Dick Dressler

New in Town
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22
Location
Texas Hill Country
Thank you for the reply. I looked on ebay but not sure which hat you're referring to. I did see one Stetson that looks like a good candidate but am waiting reply on crown, brim measurements and definite size.
Cheers
 

liten

One of the Regulars
Messages
160
Location
london
Thank you for the reply. I looked on ebay but not sure which hat you're referring to. I did see one Stetson that looks like a good candidate but am waiting reply on crown, brim measurements and definite size.
Cheers
This one is not stetson? but dont see how that matters myself, the orignals werent, its got a 6" crown and 31/4 brim and its felt, and right color , if you want i can put you on to someone whos got the orignal black vents for the 99, but there 40$ a pair
 

Dick Dressler

New in Town
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22
Location
Texas Hill Country
This one is not stetson? but dont see how that matters myself, the orignals werent, its got a 6" crown and 31/4 brim and its felt, and right color , if you want i can put you on to someone whos got the orignal black vents for the 99, but there 40$ a pair

If you can post the Ebay item # or something, I'd like to take a look at it. There's an awful lot of used cowboy hats but could not find the one you described. I may be interested in the vents depending on what hat I may find.
Thanks for the help...
Dick
 

Dick Dressler

New in Town
Messages
22
Location
Texas Hill Country
What about the Quartermaster Depot SAW campaign Hats....anyone know if they're any good?

Also, what size do photos need to be to post......been trying to post pics of a couple hats but keep getting rejected.
 

liten

One of the Regulars
Messages
160
Location
london
What about the Quartermaster Depot SAW campaign Hats....anyone know if they're any good?

Also, what size do photos need to be to post......been trying to post pics of a couple hats but keep getting rejected.
If you can post the Ebay item # or something, I'd like to take a look at it. There's an awful lot of used cowboy hats but could not find the one you described. I may be interested in the vents depending on what hat I may find.
Thanks for the help...
Dick
the item no is111771120061. i dont any much about the quartmaster hat s but to me they look really good and they have gone to alot of trouble geting the hats just right, right down to sweatbands ,and gr8 value too
 

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