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 1940's worn by a Confederate veteran. The hat was manufactured by the Hoyt Hat Company of Danbury, Connecticut and carries the name Demon Hanover in gold lettering on the 2" brown leather sweatband. This tan felt hat is formed in the fashion of a fedora, a style popular during the 1940's. Pinned to the front of the hat is a UCV hat badge of a gold laurel wreath with the silver letters UCV within the wreath. The hat has a 2 1/2" brim and a crown that is 4 1/2" tall and is a size 7 1/4". 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. Perhaps this hat was purchased for that reunion!

Item # AA2164

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