Original WWI Imperial German Navy Officer Bicorn Hat - “Fore & Aft” Lock Assembly which are not the inlaid

which are not the inlaid type

with a faded finish

who stamped the blade with a very small arsenal proof 昭 (Showa) above the top peg hole

If that is indeed the case this conversion is suddenly that much more interesting and desirable

which has unfortunately dried out over the decades

Original WWI Imperial German Navy Officer Bicorn Hat - “Fore & Aft” Lock Assembly which are not the inlaidOriginal Item: Only One Available. Great War Fore and Aft Bicorn hat for an officer in the Imperial German Navy, circa 1910. Black beaver pelt Silver Braid on the right side with tricolor cockade. Fore and Aft bicorn hat with Gold Braid on the right side with tricolor cockade. Silver Braid to fore and aft. Silk lining with leather sweatband showing signs of wear at the front. A wonderful World War One German Naval officer's hat! The Imperial German