Military Hat ? SOLVED!

[margmtz73]

Hi, this is my first time posting. I found this at a local estate sale and think it is a military hat. Does anyone know? All help appreciated, Thanks
(I tried posting earlier and think it did not go through. I do apologize if I am re-posting)

Inside is marked Schuele Pepper & Kostens

 

[jgas]

Re: Military Hat ?

Try this on for size, cool find

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3579108


Hope thats it!! jgas

 

[Ramitt]

Re: Military Hat ?

can't access jgas site, bu i imagine he has it right. You have a mid 19th cent. US navy full dress hat
http://landandseacollection.com/id550.html

very nice find

 

[margmtz73]

Re: Military Hat ?

Thank you for your help, this forum is great!!!

 

[Monty]

If you think it's great, stick around . It will just get better! Monty