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ARTIFACT:
Dusty, attic-fresh Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Slouch Hat. This soft, wool felt slouch hat features a wreathed hat badge with the letters: "GAR" in the center and above the number: "12" (separate numbers with pin prong backings). The hat features a gold rope and silk ribbon around the crown. Inside remains a remarkable union tag which reads: "THE UNITED HATTERS OF NORTH AMERICA REGISTERED" and a second tag shows the
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1880's - early 1900's
SIZE:
Size 6-7/8 Measures approximately - Ear to Ear: 6-3/4"; Front to back: 8"; Brim 11-1/4" x 13"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool felt, paper, brass, cord, ribbon
ATTACHMENT:
Hat badge: Horizontal pin with 'C' catch; '12' - each number has two pin prongs
MARKINGS:
"THE UNITED HATTERS OF NORTH AMERICA REGISTERED", "6-7/8"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Grand Army of the Republic collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMB-DAT-25-15 LCDEX9/15 RET11/16
CONDITION:
5+ (Fine-): The slouch hat shows moderate to heavy use and/or storage/age wear mostly to ribbon, overall light discoloration and moderate soiling with heavy dust and a few areas of separation, the badge shows moderate wear, much of the plating details remain intact, fabulous original paper union label intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
