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    Posted 2 years ago

    markg
    (42 items)

    Pretty nice hat made of stiff fur felt, it seems. No liner nor makers mark. Has the XX things on inner/outer brim. No idea what those are for. Crown is 5 inches and the brim is also 5 inches, all around.. Its big, as you can see. Have any of you hat people seen this before? Would appreciate any input. Thanks

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    1. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 2 years ago
      Is the “X” thing in just one place or are there “Xs” on R and L sides of hat?
    2. markg markg, 2 years ago
      The Xs on on both sides of the hat, underneath. I wonder if this a Guido Sarducci kind of hat.....
    3. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 2 years ago
      I remember Guido….comedian priest character …very funny.
      I don’t think an actual priest’s hat would have any kind of embellishment.
      My only direct observation of a priest’s hat is from watching the tv show, “Father Brown”….so, that tells you I’m no expert. :^)
    4. markg markg, 2 years ago
      I don't think that the X things ARE an embellishment, but rather something practical. They go all the way thru the brim to the top of the brim. I cannot imagine what, though. Perhaps to attach a chin strap? or ???
      Thanks for trying, though. This CAN'T be the only one of these ever made, so somebody somewhere knows what it is. It's just finding that person. I thought maybe here, but it isn't looking like it, at present (no disrespect meant). Cheers
    5. markg markg, 2 years ago
      and i have to say that when you commented, i was NOT notified in my email, as I had checked, so that part of the system isn't working, apparently.

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