Stetson Vintage US Army Cavalry Hat Black Felt Crossed Sabers Slots Mens 7 1/2
Vintage John B. Stetson Company US Army Cavalry dress slouch hat in black felt, acquired in 2009. Features a wide brim with dual pass-through slots for an acorn cord or chinstrap, a black grosgrain ribbon hatband, and an interior leather sweatband stamped with the Stetson crest and gold-foil crossed cavalry sabers.
Brand: John B. Stetson Company (Made in USA)
Model / Style: Vintage US Army Cavalry Hat / Slouch Hat
Era / Provenance: Vintage / Acquired 2009 (GWOT / OIF era)
Insignia: Gold-foil crossed sabers on leather sweatband
Color: Black
Material: Felt body with grosgrain ribbon
Features: Dual brim slots for cords/straps, genuine leather sweatband
Estimated Size: US Men's 7 1/2 (tag missing; see measurements)
Inner Opening: ~8 in (front-to-back) x ~6.75 in (side-to-side)
Overall Brim Diameter: ~14 in across
Condition
Vintage Pre-Owned - Fair / Field-Worn Condition:
Felt Body & Brim: Acquired in 2009. Previously washed and cleaned; felt shows noticeable age, surface wear, dust/lint retention, and moderate softening/waviness to the brim edge rather than a stiff factory press.
Interior & Sweatband: Original size tag is missing. Leather sweatband exhibits age, drying, and surface wear from use, though perimeter stitching is intact and gold-foil Stetson branding and crossed sabers remain legible

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