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Echter Mayser, stingy / sporty model, size 58cm, no liner. A rough finish heather felt with a neat ribbon / bow. I really like wearing this little one. Probably early to mid 1960s.

This turned out to be a very nice find. Size 59cm with unique high quality gun metal gray Velour. Made in the GDR probably early 1960s. Interesting blocking.

Hans Albers the famous German actor was quite the hat wearer (films, publicity and personal life). Here are some photos from the early teens to the late 1950s.

Black Echter Mayser. Probably early 1960s but it's a nice one.

Mayser Supra. This one has a unique sweatband that I haven't seen before on Echter Mayser. Beautiful liner and ribbon / bow work. Overall it is a really nice example of the style. Could be early to mid 1950s.

This beautiful Hückel Seal Zephyr Velour had it's brim hacked to about 1 3/4 inches. Decided to have some brim binding added so now it's 2 1/8 inches.

P. & C. Habig Homburg, black, size 58cm with original store box. This one is from 1957 and in very good condition. Original hat box from the store that sold it.

Hückel Extra made by Fritz Hückel Weilheim,size 58cm. Unfortunately it has some severe mothing. Otherwise it is in very good condition. Probably late 1950s.

Amazing old black back bow JHS Standard Cystall Velour, size 4 1/2 Point. This one belongs to Robert (RLK) on the FL. "Condition is amazing. No country on label."

First pre WWII Wegener I have seen. This rare find belongs to Robert (RLK) on the FL. Seems to be a Beaver felt in extraordinary condition for its age.

Hückel Promo Pocket Mirror is 1930s or older. I have a couple of these but from different shops / cities.

Echter Borsalino Export Qualität "Cescosca" "Palladio", date stamped 3/19/59. The "Palladio" Felt color is fantastic. As usual very pliable Felt with great hand. Great looking Form and excellent overall condition.

Hückel Soleil, Hückel's Clipper, size 56cm (but kinda fits), probably late 1950s early 1960s. This was made by Fritz Hückel Weilheim, Bavaria.

P. & C. Habig, brown, size 58cm, 1982.