Recent content by Dick Dressler

The final product didn't turn out too badly. I enjoyed the experience but there's a few things I'd do differently if I make another. I'd like a bit higher crown and lighter color but overall I'm pretty satisfied. I had the the brim stitched Monday - (first row could have been further from the...

The brim has been cut down from 3.5" all around to 3.0" sides and 2-3/4" sides. Brass vents were subdued with gun blue and rubbed off then the ribbon hat band and bow added. The bow was time consuming figuring it out at first but I enjoyed learning how to do it. During the process of sewing it...

The center is 5-3/4, the rear 5", and a little forward slope to the crease brings the front to about 4". The shape may be subject to change but I think it looks good for now - not sure what I'll so about the vents yet. I thought the ribbon would show up today, but maybe tomorrow. I'll be...

My eBay 3X felt Resistol arrived this morning. The color is a little dark but it may fade lighter. During the period they may were probably inconsistent anyway. I reformed to what best portrayed the SAW period. Holes were measured and cut for the grommets and test fit. Not certain if I'll go...

No grommets appear to be available on the website that i could see. I ordered some 1" black mesh grommets form eBay. My hat should be here Thurs....looking forward to getting started on it.

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I don't think I've noticed any black on brass vents but I think they must be out there. Thanks very much for the clarification.

OK, thanks for the info. I kind of thought that was the case. I'll wait till the hat arrives before making a color decision. I found 1" brass screen vents on eBay...looks like it may be coming together.

Does anyone know what is the closest color of the ribbon is- tan; light brown; brown?? Also the original type material the ribbon is made of...?

Thaks, I'm not certain how long the process will take but I plan make the transition as close to an original as possible. If anyone knows what material the original ribbon was made out of I'd like to try and find some. Been looking at eBay for 5/8" cross grain tan silk, cotton or satin...

I've found a hat I think will possibly lend itself to modifying into a M1899 SAW campaigner. Looking for the proper ribbon and will trim the brim from 3.5" to 3.0". Then, three rows of stitching. It's a used Restistol from eBay...

Where can I find info on photo size ....? I tried to post a couple hats I have but they were rejected. Forgot to mention what good looking example of a M1902 that is...nice job. (Where can I find some ribbon?)

It's good to finally see some interest. I though maybe I must have arrived too late for the party. I have a passion for SAW Campaign Hats for some reason and have been looking for a proper repro. I tried James, at Eurika Arsenal for almost a year. ...seems like a great guy but received no real...

Is the campaign over....are there any campaigners left on this thread??? Hello?

If anyone might have a Eurika Arsenal M1899 SAW Campaign Hat size 7 for sale please let me know. Also any good quality and period correct M1899 made up repro would be considered. Thanks, Dick