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DarkneSS · 12-02-2013, 12:24 PM

I have acquired this hat among many other relics from a deceased family member's attic. It has no tags and appears to be quite old. Google hasn't produced many results so I was wondering if any of you might have any information!

blazzin1 · 12-02-2013, 02:48 PM

I asked my Dad (who is a very knowledgeable military collector) and sent him a link to your pictures here. This was his response....

"Ah,Well,Ah, British insignia would have a Crown, weither Kings or Queens, cant tell by the shape of the actual crown (could be an innie for one and an outie for the other). But my GUESS is Air Force. The 2 gold bands would be a Leutenant in the French Air Force. But the Fleur de Lis? throws me too???? The French changed sides a few times so who knows. Dates from the 30’s to 40’s. Would like to see a good shot of the insignia."

Sorry, not a definitive answer for you, but if you could post some better pictures of the insignia on the front.....and any other markings, maybe I can get you a better answer....

CamaroSkooter · 12-02-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

I asked my Dad (who is a very knowledgeable military collector) and sent him a link to your pictures here. This was his response....

"Ah,Well,Ah, British insignia would have a Crown, weither Kings or Queens, cant tell by the shape of the actual crown (could be an innie for one and an outie for the other). But my GUESS is Air Force. The 2 gold bands would be a Leutenant in the French Air Force. But the Fleur de Lis? throws me too???? The French changed sides a few times so who knows. Dates from the 30’s to 40’s. Would like to see a good shot of the insignia."

Sorry, not a definitive answer for you, but if you could post some better pictures of the insignia on the front.....and any other markings, maybe I can get you a better answer....

I don't see a fleur-de-lis anywhere on the cap. You sure you sent your dad the right photos?

msp2887 · 12-02-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I don't see a fleur-de-lis anywhere on the cap. You sure you sent your dad the right photos?

Center of the insignia. Kind of looks like one, but the whole insignia is folding in on itself

blazzin1 · 12-02-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I don't see a fleur-de-lis anywhere on the cap. You sure you sent your dad the right photos?

I don't know, maybe he's talking about whatever that symbol is right below the crown. Kind of hard to see what that is. As mentioned, a better (close-up) picture of that entire insignia would be very helpful.

SM0KE · 12-02-2013, 10:32 PM

Email the pic to Rick Harrison

2012-1822 · 12-02-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SM0KE

Email the pic to Rick Harrison

You can bet that bald guy knows him some hats

*DGthe3* · 12-02-2013, 11:02 PM

When I saw a fluer de lis & crown at the same time, I immediately thought of Quebec. A little searching brought me to this:

Le Regiment_de_Maisonneuve

Looks pretty close to me, but I'm no expert & I've only got a couple pics to go off of. If nothing else, you could contact them (they're still a part of the Canadian Forces reserve) and show them the pics.

DarkneSS · 12-03-2013, 09:18 AM

Thanks for the responses! I knew we had clever people on here. Here's a better picture of the emblem. It makes me think this may be unique.

CamaroSkooter · 12-03-2013, 01:20 PM

I kinda see it now

blazzin1 · 12-03-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I kinda see it now

Yeah, but I can't tell if that is supposed to that Fluer-De-Lis thing, or maybe it's an eagle??? I'm thinking maybe Canadian Royal Air Force???

Spartan01 · 12-03-2013, 02:20 PM

Are you sure it is a military hat?
Kinda looks like an old Postman's hat, or maybe police?

90503 · 12-03-2013, 02:40 PM

My $.02....It doesn't look military to me...my guess, with the ropey type stitching is that it's maritime, or merchant marine....

12-02-2013, 12:24 PM	#1
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Need help identifying Vintage hat I have acquired this hat among many other relics from a deceased family member's attic. It has no tags and appears to be quite old. Google hasn't produced many results so I was wondering if any of you might have any information!

12-02-2013, 10:32 PM	#6
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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	When I saw a fluer de lis & crown at the same time, I immediately thought of Quebec. A little searching brought me to this: Le Regiment_de_Maisonneuve Looks pretty close to me, but I'm no expert & I've only got a couple pics to go off of. If nothing else, you could contact them (they're still a part of the Canadian Forces reserve) and show them the pics. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-03-2013, 01:20 PM	#10
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12-03-2013, 02:20 PM	#12
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12-02-2013, 02:48 PM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I asked my Dad (who is a very knowledgeable military collector) and sent him a link to your pictures here. This was his response.... "Ah,Well,Ah, British insignia would have a Crown, weither Kings or Queens, cant tell by the shape of the actual crown (could be an innie for one and an outie for the other). But my GUESS is Air Force. The 2 gold bands would be a Leutenant in the French Air Force. But the Fleur de Lis? throws me too???? The French changed sides a few times so who knows. Dates from the 30’s to 40’s. Would like to see a good shot of the insignia." Sorry, not a definitive answer for you, but if you could post some better pictures of the insignia on the front.....and any other markings, maybe I can get you a better answer....

12-03-2013, 09:18 AM	#9
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Thanks for the responses! I knew we had clever people on here. Here's a better picture of the emblem. It makes me think this may be unique.

12-03-2013, 02:40 PM	#13
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,416	My $.02....It doesn't look military to me...my guess, with the ropey type stitching is that it's maritime, or merchant marine....