Hat & Pin

[Lon Goval]

A while back I picked up a Law Enforcement style Stratton hat.

I've been looking for something to fill the hole in the front where the badge is mounted. I tried getting a military hat with a ornament on the front, but had no luck. I did find this pin, but I'm not sure of how to mount it without putting another hole in the hat.

The last photo is with the pin resting on the hat c/o gravity! Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want modify the pin if I can avoid it. Also, any idea what this pin is modeled after.

Ralph

 

[tortswon]

My pin search

There are tons of pins available on eBay. Take a look around and you'll be surprised. There is also a shop called eCop that might help you out.

If you find a Stetson Gun Club pin in your search, please let me know. Best, Sam

 

[duggap]

You might be careful with the badges. May get busted for impersonating Indycop.

 

[D.W. Suratt]

E-Bay

quick search on e-bay of of police or security hat badges brings up plenty of listings. It needs to have the screw back to be able to fit the hat.

 

[indycop]

You might be careful with the badges. May get busted for impersonating Indycop.

Usually the single hole is for a badge with a screwback that just screws down tightly.

 

[indycop]

quick search on e-bay of of police or security hat badges brings up plenty of listings. It needs to have the screw back to be able to fit the hat.

I guess I could have read down one more post:eusa_doh:

 

[Lon Goval]

Non-badge

One reason I picked the pin I have is that it shouldn't be mistaken for a badge. The fedora and mask for the eyes should be enough to let one know it's not official "department issue" item. I'll just need to design some type of screw back.

Ralph