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Dermotta Wien, 58 cm, possibly mid 1950s. The paper label is washed out so no model or quality information. Dermotta Wien are less common especially Snap Brim Soft Felts so happy to make this find. The Green Felt has a very nice finish and fine hand. Great form with a lighter green mid width Band and Brim Binding. Open Crown Natural Light

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Superior", possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This is an auction I lost because of lack information regarding size and additional photos but I thought it was worth posting. The Soft Felt on the bottom is probably great too but again no additional photos.

Hückel Weilheim "Derby", 57 1/2 cm, possibly late 1950s. Great form and the felt finish is fantastic. Also in mint condition. Open Crown Natural Light

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Standard", 57 cm, possibly later 1930s. This came from a Czech seller and was made for the Czech market. The black Felt has a very soft hand with a Smooth finish and is light in weight. The Form is of the time period so more sporty. There is some wear on the Band and Sweatband but the Felt is in very good condition. The Crown Tip Patch is missing but there are couple of small remnants remaining. The Smooth finish JHS Soft Felts are less common so happy to find this one. Open Crown Natural Light

W. & G. Schuchard "Flexa" made by Hückel Weilheim, 57 cm possibly mid 1960s. I believe this is the first for sure Hückel Weilheim Original Manufactured hat. "Flexa" is probably short for "Flexible" which is a common Hückel trademark going back to JHS. The "Saale" Form might have a been W. & G. Schuchard request. W. & G. Schuchard was a well known wholesaler / distributor going back to 1879. The black Felt has a nice smooth finish with a very fine hand. The overall quality is high with Hückel Weilheim features such as gold embossed liner and hanging cord.

W. & G. Schuchard "Flexa" made by Hückel Weilheim, 57 cm possibly early 1960s. I believe this is the first for sure Hückel Weilheim Original Manufactured hat. "Flexa" is probably short for "Flexible" which is a common Hückel trademark going back to JHS. The "Saale" Form might have a been W. & G. Schuchard request. W. & G. Schuchard was a well known wholesaler / distributor going back to 1879. The black Felt has a nice smooth finish with a very fine hand. The overall quality is high with Hückel Weilheim features such as gold embossed liner and hanging cord. Natural Light

R. & M. Wegener "Extra 9", 57 cm possibly later 1950s. The Gray Felt has a great Smooth Finish and with contrasting black Bow and light gray Brim Binding. The overall quality and condition are excellent. Open Crown Natural Light

Peter Habig 29, Jan, 1839 - 1909 Memory of 70th Birthday, My Loving Children and Relatives, Dedicated Medalist: Rudolf Marschall, Bronze plaque, Year: 1909, Diameter: 72x59 mm, Weight: 122.5 g Peter Habig (1839-1916) founder of P. & C. Habig Vienna https://de-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/P._&_C._Habig?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en Rudolf Marschall (1873-1967) Austrian sculptor , well known plaque artist and medalist. https://de-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Rudolf_Marschall_(Bildhauer)?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en Side Note: I previously found the same plaque back in 2018. I think this one might be in slightly better condition. The photos are definitely better. https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/5-p-c-habig-hutfabrik/page/3/#findComment-1948

R. & M. Wegener "Super /13", 58 cm, possibly early 1960s. This is a smaller brim later Homburg form and in near mint condition. The felt and overall quality is very high. Open Crown Natural Light

Mayser "Superbe", 60 cm possibly mid 1950s. This is a really great looking Camber form. The light Brown Felt is of high quality and pliable. Very thin Over Welt Brim with a Mid Width Band / Bow + Wind Cord. Also works great Snapped Brim. Open Crown Natural Light

Mayser "Spezial" "Homburg", 59 cm, possibly late 1950s. Made for well known hat store "Carl Kellner Hamburg". Great Black Felt that easily dry creases. Also as noted a on the paper label a "Homburg" Form. Open Crown

Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich "National Extra", 58 cm. This Stiff Felt belongs to John on the FL.

Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich "Extra", 58 cm. There is no mention of Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich but it's very similar to John @moehawk on the FL. Not sure how to date this one. This Stiff Felt was made for the famous Zürich Department Store "Grand Magasins Jelmoli S. A. Zürich" that unfortunately recently went out of business. The Form, Fur Felt + Finish, Components and Construction are very high quality. The Liner and Sweatband are standouts. Also in excellent condition. Natural Light Zurich department store Jelmoli opens for last time [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/jelmolis-last-day-on-zurichs-bahnhofstrasse-dawns/88941540[/URL] Current 1930s 1890s

Swiss Hat Companies Kelly's Directory, Europe 1963

R. & M. Wegener "Cornet", 55 cm, possibly mid to later 1950s. This Soft Felt was found by Stefan on the FL.