Cavalry “Stetson.”
Description: Worn by Cavalry soldiers in the Army. Though the individual soldier was allowed use what ever hat brand they wanted, we called them all Stetsons. When there was a formation or ceremony where they were worn they’d say, “wear your Stetsons.”
Crown: Let us know which crown shape you’d prefer: Traditional Cavalry Stetson crown, the “Killgore” which is what Robert Duval wore in the movie “Apocalypse Now,” coffin shaped top crown, cattleman crown, teardrop crown, the Gus crown, round top/telescope crown, minick crown, brick crown, West Texas punch crown or fedora crown. If you have a different idea let us know and we will make it for you.
Brim: Default is the traditional Cavalry 3” brim with a pull down front and back and a slight lift on the sides. You can chose the shape and length crown you’d prefer. If you choose for me to get the Stetson brand hat the brim cannot be longer than 3”.
Hat band/cord: Only the Stetson brand comes with the black ribbon and leather head nape strap. It is also the only one that comes with the holes in the hat needed to use the nape strap. You can choose from any color of acorns available in this collection. They are free with the purcahse of the hat, just let us know which color you need.
Cross sabers: Comes with cross sabers for free. If you’re a Tanker let us know and we will get the tanker cross sabers for you. If you are a Cavalry Scout let us know your regiment, if a company makes them we will get your regimental cross sabers. Rank, skill badges and deployment badges not included.
Sweatband: Genuine lambskin.
Nape strap only available if you order the actual Stetson brand instead of my other felts.
I am not a Stetson dealer but I can get one for you if you’d prefer it over my felts. It will be the traditional 5x beaver felt with a 3 inch brim. If you want a different a different beaver content or larger brim you can order one of my felts instead.
A horseshoe nail as a cowboy toothpick, on the left side, because that’s the Forged Glory side. Check with your chain of command to see if the cowboy tooth pick is allowed. Most allow the “mullet” style hat, business in the front, rank and sabers, party in the back, the back is where you can put whatever you want on it.
The 100% beaver blend is hard to source. It may take us longer to get.
If you are not a soldier or veteran, you can still get this hat. Just as long as you do not put a military rank on it it’s not stolen valor.