British naval Bicorn hat

Discussion in 'Militaria' started by ArcCMThrift, Mar 9, 2019.

  1. ArcCMThrift

    ArcCMThrift Member

    Does anyone have a ball park on the worth of this. It is pretty beat up it is from schuele peppler and kastens annapolis maryland IMG_4126.jpg IMG_4127.jpg IMG_4127.jpg
     
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I would say more French or US than British.
     
  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Given the U.S. maker and the eagle, more than likely to be American.

    Debora
     
  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    And, by way... When requesting assistance here, it's always helpful to provide complete (and correct) information. A photograph of the label would be useful especially as the maker's/retailer's name appears to be "Schuele, Peppler and Kostens" not "schuele peppler and kastens."

    Debora
     
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    Debora Well-Known Member

  6. Gus Tuason

    Gus Tuason Well-Known Member

    I like military hats. But, does it strike anyone else that it has a large date on the side? Did the make hats to be worn for just that year?
     
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  7. Gus Tuason

    Gus Tuason Well-Known Member

    The eagle/date must be important, perhaps commemorating a major naval battle or action by the U.S. navy?
     
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  8. springfld.arsenal

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    The brass eagle badge isn’t a high-quality casting and I suspect it is fairly recent, much newer than the hat. I don’t think it belongs on the hat, more likely a marriage made in hopes of enhancing the hat. I couldn’t find any other such dated eagle. I’m guessing the hat is worth $60. As the poor condition makes it a curiosity Vice a collectible. I dont know much about these hats.
     
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  9. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It might be costume / stage prop.
     
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  10. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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