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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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DOGMAN

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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in 15th Field Artillery Regimane, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

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Great hat.Happy Birthday,hope you have a super day.
 
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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in 15th Field Artillery Regimane, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

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Possible post of the week, or MONTH, Matt!!! It's obvious to the world how nice that lid is, but your presentation of the background is just fabulous! Thank you, CONGRATS, and most importantly.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bro!!!!
 

Michael R.

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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in 15th Field Artillery Regimane, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

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8f6593a83ad91b805778e583e7a51f97.jpg
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Nice Hat Matt ! Happy Birthday Pardner !
 

Michael A

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Wintry morning with a few flakes coming down. Pottering about and trying to decide whether to shovel or wait for spring under a Resistol Hi-7
DSCN8998 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8997 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Whisky in color
DSCN8996 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
When the wind goes north and picks up it will be this Canadian surplus cap
DSCN8990 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Made by the Buffalo Cap Co Ltd of Winnipeg in 1952
DSCN8989 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8999 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
3-6-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Happy Trails,
Michael
 

Michael A

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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

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Happy Birthday Matt. Great hat, and backstory. Enjoy the day.

Michael
 

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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

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8f6593a83ad91b805778e583e7a51f97.jpg
11debbee558cdd76829b461280022e0c.jpg
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Happy birthday Matt! Hope you have a good one. You should with a hat like that. A really cool history connected to it makes it so interesting.

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Short Balding Guy

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Mayser "Hut Seidl München" date stamped December 27, 1958.

Steve; You are looking very dapper. Great showing of hats the past weeks sir. Thanks for sharing your passion and hats.

Happy Tuesday! Knox Superfine today. Dark chocolate with a hint of heathering.

I like the hat this morning. Bold liner. Thanks for sharing.

Roger, Abba, Red - thanks for the comments on the Whippet, guys (and thanks to the like clickers). It’s a favorite hat for sure.

A modern hat today, navy blue Tumwater.
Cheers!
David

David; The blue Tumwater is definately a fav or your modern fedoras. Best sir.
 

Short Balding Guy

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Campbel Y’all have a great day
Richard; Fine hat today. Your hat rack is getting populated with some very fine fedoras. Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

Wintry morning with a few flakes coming down. Pottering about and trying to decide whether to shovel or wait for spring under a Resistol Hi-7.
Happy Trails,
Michael



Michael; As usual well coordinated. " It's the way you ride the trail that counts."

Best to all folks. Eric
 

Short Balding Guy

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Y’all have a great day


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Wintry morning with a few flakes coming down. Pottering about and trying to decide whether to shovel or wait for spring under a Resistol Hi-7

Happy Trails,
Michael

Richard; Fine hat today. Your hat rack is getting populated with some very fine fedoras. Congrats. Thanks for sharing.



Michael; As usual well coordinated. " It's the way you ride the trail that counts."
 

Desert dog

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Wintry morning with a few flakes coming down. Pottering about and trying to decide whether to shovel or wait for spring under a Resistol Hi-7
DSCN8998 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8997 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Whisky in color
DSCN8996 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
When the wind goes north and picks up it will be this Canadian surplus cap
DSCN8990 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Made by the Buffalo Cap Co Ltd of Winnipeg in 1952
DSCN8989 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8999 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
3-6-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Happy Trails,
Michael
The Hi-7 and coat look like they were made for each other, they are a nice color. Sharp!

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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

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8f6593a83ad91b805778e583e7a51f97.jpg
11debbee558cdd76829b461280022e0c.jpg
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Wow. Just wow. That hat leaves me speechless. Great find. Happy birthday, my friend.

I have arranged with one of your local pubs to furnish you with free food and drinks today.

Now you have to find which one.

Also, thanks for the props on my Knox. It ain't got nuttin' on yours, though.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.
 

Michael A

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Richard; Fine hat today. Your hat rack is getting populated with some very fine fedoras. Congrats. Thanks for sharing.



Michael; As usual well coordinated. " It's the way you ride the trail that counts."
Thanks Eric. Your headwear choices today are stellar, as usual. I remember spending many hours shoveling snow under a Stormy in Mn.

The Hi-7 and coat look like they were made for each other, they are a nice color. Sharp!

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Thanks D-dog. They do seem to fit together pretty well.

Thanks,
Michael
 
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To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

bdcb7e25f07092b731e71fc500b605d2.jpg
8f6593a83ad91b805778e583e7a51f97.jpg
11debbee558cdd76829b461280022e0c.jpg
632033fd04e62fc6f764d849f6e8e170.jpg
b67ffb85ac5197a3d8b63d16b3212e93.jpg
556754cef344d5064099138d4f3f5552.jpg
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A very happy birthday to you my friend! This hat, besides being out-fricken-standing, is a wonderful historical piece. Such a great tribute to have this warrior's hat, and to be able to tell his story. Good on you!
 
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