habigman Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Friedrich W. Schneider Köln "Helium", Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably 1950s. Friedrich W. Schneider (F.W.S.) Köln are still in business today and own the Stetson license for Europe. F.W.S. owned many trademarks (see below) going back to Pre WWII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Continued. Natural Light "Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung (German Hat Maker News)", December 15, 1936 Exhibition and Assembly - The Men's Hat = Retail In The Federal Area, Hat and Cap, From the 8th to the 10th of April 1951 on the exhibition ground of the "Gruga" in Essen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik "Turf", Weather - Proof, Crown Open 5 1/2, Brim 2 1/2 inches, 55cm probably early 1950s. The mixed color felt on this hat is really extraordinary. Also great form and interesting Bow and Over Welt. I am guessing Friedrich W. Schneider Köln (still in business today and own Stetson Europe) licensed the B.G.H. mark and the hats was sold by Jung Augsburg (also still in business today). Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Continued. Qual. / Quality Turf Farbe / Color: Azalee / Azalea 55 / 55cm F.W.S. Koeln / Friedrich W. Schneider Köln Meh / Mehrfarbig / Multicolored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 F.W.S. advertisement (in a 1954 German Hat Exhibition booklet I have photo archived) that mentions the Wilke mark. Two examples. https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/16-c-g-wilke-hutfabrik-guben/?do=findComment&comment=657 https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/16-c-g-wilke-hutfabrik-guben/?do=findComment&comment=2858 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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