This just arrived today. I have no doubt about the hat being genuine but it does not pass the black light test. Due to the severe fading of the blue eagle & the black ring of the cockade I would guess this hat was either washed to death post 1945 or someone used bleach to get out stains. There are no rips, tears, or scuffs & the stitching is sound. There are no marks inside but I guess the bleach took care of that. It does have a lining similar to the exterior. Can someone with better knowledge of these hats tell me how much the value of this hat has been reduced because of the faded insignia. What would be the fare market value for this hat.
Many thanks in advance.
Bruce.
Many thanks in advance.
Bruce.
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