I am referring to the non-celled labels, yes. And I have been looking into the Ludoela models as well, with the same findings. I'm looking at all the pictures again and making notes of the codes. There seem to be some inconsistencies there, but there's certainly reason to dig deeper into this. The best bet are the models we find a larger number of, like the Ludoela, the Gorasgu or the Ta/Ludora.
Stefan, For the Celled Paper Labels these two similar Echter Borsalinos are from the same time period + source and share the same "Modello/Model" numbers. The only variances are the upper far right Cell number and Sizes.
Fialeno No meaning in Italian as the whole Borsalino "Type" of hats definitions
Very cool, Tonio. Finally a new/different one. It only adds more questions to the pile, but nevertheless. I am inclined to think this is the earliest form we know.
Tonio, Thanks! Yes that is it.
Borsalino use this badge time to time, even in recent years. They are the best to start the "muddy waters"
Wonderful find, Steve. It's anyone's guess as to the model name, but Rizzo is one we know of at least. The other rizzo that's documented had the code numbers 10023 and 8842.Borsalino "Rizzo?", French Size Point 5 1/2, Swiss Market
(Type 2)
Stefan, Thanks! This one was a gift from Manfred back in 2016. I just forgot to update here. I need to also put on the Borsalino thread because his photos are now missing. I made a wild guess (? "zo") based on the faint 2 letter remnants on the paper label.
Fantastic! It reminds me my Scandinavian market one with type 2 label (I think), I found last year. Just need to find that postEchter Borsalino "Sandurbar", Point 6 1/2, German Market.
(Type 1)
Panos, Thank you! If you can post it here please do so. I will also try to go through the Borsalino thread (starting after my previous update) to see if I can find any missing ones.
Be still my beating heart! What a beauty.It was hard but found it...here it is:
Type 2 label
