This is a United Confederate Veterans slouch hat from the post Civil War era. The UCV and GAR organizations were basically the very first veterans organizations. As the reunions grew in frequency and attendance many of the veterans took to wearing reproduction uniforms, if not their original uniforms from the war. This is a slouch hat from the 1920's-1930's worn by a Confederate veteran. The hat has no manufacturers name or logo anywhere. The 1 3/4" brown leather sweatband is lightly stained, and is still pretty secure. There is an area about two inches long where the stitching is broken, along the right front of the hat. This tan felt hat is formed in the fashion of a fedora, a style popular during the early 1900's. Pinned to the front of the hat is a UCV hat badge of a gold laurel wreath with the gold letters CV within the wreath. The hat has a 3" brim and a crown that is 4 1/2" tall and is approximately a size 6 1/2". This veterans hat is in excellent condition, having no damage or stains what so ever. The last UCV Reunion was held from May 30 through June 1, 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia. Hopefully this veteran had the chance to attend several before the final one was held!

Item # AA2910

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