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I kinda think the box might be older than the hat.
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Sovereign grade was ditched in the Deckard era, so a 2014 sale is not out of the question. But I agree that the box is older. They were using the grey and white boxes back then, because I remember being slightly disappointed they didn't do special boxes for the 150th anniversary.
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It looks a bit like the Hornskov Redactor.
Not cheap, though. I’m sure you (or Peter, the hat maker) could tweak the brim curl.
https://hornskovhats.com/collections/classic/products/redactor
Mike at Northwest is also, as I understand well known for his movie hat replicas.
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A Dobbs Americana (vintage) or a custom by Northwest:
Edit: I meant the Knox Americana
https://www.northwesthats.com/
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I'd love to be able to steam a couple of mine to that great colour, Brent.
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The Campdraft is the only model that I’m aware of that comes with a wind trolley. It won’t keep it on your head, just from blowing away. Some of their western styles may come with stampede strings but I’m unaware. They could be added. Pull it down snug.
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Not counting any other factors in, the best hat for windy conditions seems to be the one with the smallest brim and shortest, roundest crown. For that in the Akubra line, the homburg might be a good choice.
But it sounds like you are asking what's the best Akubra for sun protection in a windy environment. No rain? If that's accurate, then an Akubra Balmoral might be a good option - it's their smaller brimmed hemp model. For high wind, I'd want my hat to be a tight fit, so you might keep that in mind and size down instead of up when ordering if you are between sizes.
If you also want it for rain protection, then a fur model with a wind cord might be your best option. The Akubra Campdraft has a wind cord. Problem is, it also has a medium-sized brim which will catch in the wind; but again if you get one with a tight fit and use the wind cord then you will probably do alright - I've often worn a Campdraft in high wind.
I'm a trucker and run a lot in the mid-west and wear a full-brimmed hat 90% of the time. But when the wind is gusting above ~30 mph, I go without a hat or switch to a cap. A full brim is more trouble than it's worth in that environment, so you might consider that as well.
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