habigman Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Appears F.G.M. is Franz Gober München. Dealer, as the company founded in 1902 by Franz Gober Bayerland in Munich, specializing in sports and trachten / costumes hats, which they purchased from various producers and sold via catalog to a wide radius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Heather green (very thick felt) F. G. M. Försterhut, size 57 (fits like long oval 58cm). The tapered crown is about 6 inches open and the felt ribbon close to 3 inches. The company patch is missing. Probably late 1950s early 1960s. I am very happy about this find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Franz Gober München (1927) from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg , Germany hat collection. This is the companies 25 year anniversary catalog. There are some great soft felt dress hats including some fantastic Velours. Click on photo to expand. By July 1927, the conclusion takes a Quarter of a century since the founding of my company. A review of the steady development of my business am to today's high and the fact that the initially small circle Dear customers today yet almost auonahmoloo to my customers geschazten pays, fill me with joyful satisfaction and determine Me, the recent principle to remain faithful. This booklet shows wages sent out my specialty the latest fashion creations of our industry, which you'll find in my collections. Continue brings you the leading men of my house, which for many years my faithful employees, In addition, a number of sights of interest, to which our beautiful Bayerland is exceedingly rich. For your old benevolence I express my Gratitude and thus connect the request, my home wanting to remain true for the result. With special appreciation Franz Gober Soft Felt Dress Hats including some fantastic Velours and other speciality finishes / felts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Franz Gober München "Bayerland" "Standard", 55cm possibly late 1950s. This one belongs to Garrett on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Franz Gober München "Bayerland" "Garmisch", 60cm possibly late 1950s. This hat belongs to Mark on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Franz Gober München "Meisterklasse" "Standard", 57cm possibly later 1950s. This hat belongs to Yamahana (Greg) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Franz Gober München "Bayerland" "Alba", French Point 5 possibly 1930s late 1920s. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Here is his description. "Black Velour, Size 57 (but has shrunk somewhat) with the brim at 7cm and the crown 11cm at the center dent. This is a substantial hat in every way and that won me over. Weighs 147 grams." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Franz Gober München "Bayerland", missing paper label, possibly mid to later 1930s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Franz Gober München Advertisement (December, 1936) (From: Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung, December 15, 1936) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Franz Gober München "Bayerland" "Solid", FP 5, possibly late 1920s. Based on the paper label information and small quality check stamp I believe this hat was made by JHS. This Hat belongs to Stefan on FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Franz Gober München "Kasasi" , FP 5, possibly early 1920s. Based on the paper label information and small quality check stamp I believe this hat was made by JHS. This Hat belongs to Panos on FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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