Leatherneck Explained.
Having served both in the USMC (back in the days of heavily starched santeen utilities worn with heavily starched & hand blocked covers) and the US Army let me shed some light on this. The Marine Corps prides itself on its traditions. The Dress Blue uniform reflects a...
Another request for charter memebership.
I have two ORs. One is a vintage 25 with a wind cord in excellent condition. The only "problem" is the small metal cowboy figure that is attached to the bow-which I can't remove withpout damaging the ribbon. I have shaped this with a c-crown and a front...
No pictures
Unfortunatley, I am "technicallly challenged" when it comes to posting the requested picture. I believe that the hat was from the late '60's early 70's time frame. Therefore, I am not suprised that is probaly not of the best quality. All that aside, for the price it is still a hat...
I have purchase an older 3x OR. Though, I am not certain if it is "vintage" as I do not have a piece of plastic at the crown portion of the inside liner as I have seen on some on the other posts. On some areas of the brim, the felt has lines or perhaps "wrinkles" that could best be described as...
Another Federation Customer
I just wanted to let you know that after reading all your advice as well as the other posts on this site I have decided on the Federation (standard) vice the Stockman. Chalk up another Fed customer!! :fedora: Thanks again for the help. :cheers1:
I am new to this site. I have a question I would appreciate some assitance with. I am looking for a fairly sturdy "everyday felt hat" for use in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, etc. I have read alot of the posts that mention Akubra hats are a good choice. Being short and...
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