#12569-FORESTRY OFFICIALS BRIMMED HAT: Scarce example of the traditional Waldhut as worn by a member of the National Forestry association. This "Jaeger" style configuration has the brim turned up at the sides with a smaller kokarde and was worn as a service dress (see original illustration). The hat is of pressed grey-green felt having a dark green wool brim edging and band. It is complete with an aluminum state pattern eagle on the front and national kokarde with boar bristle brush on the left side. The correctly unlined interior retains 85% of its original brown leather sweatband having round metal initial plaquettes. The reverse of this sweatband has a piece of folded, original newspaper that was no doubt inserted to make a better fit. The cap shows use with some wear & age, having a few moth nips to the exterior. the interior shows sweat staining with the leather sweatband loose. Condition III+ $695.00