British naval Bicorn hat

Does anyone have a ball park on the worth of this. It is pretty beat up it is from schuele peppler and kastens annapolis maryland

 

Given the U.S. maker and the eagle, more than likely to be American.

Debora

 

And, by way... When requesting assistance here, it's always helpful to provide complete (and correct) information. A photograph of the label would be useful especially as the maker's/retailer's name appears to be "Schuele, Peppler and Kostens" not "schuele peppler and kastens."

Debora

 

With the correct name, you should be able to find other examples of similar chapeau on the internet. Here's one.

http://www.jamesmountainantiques.com/product/u-s-navy-officers-boxed-dress-chapeau-epaulettes-idd/

Debora

 

I like military hats. But, does it strike anyone else that it has a large date on the side? Did the make hats to be worn for just that year?

 

The eagle/date must be important, perhaps commemorating a major naval battle or action by the U.S. navy?

 

The brass eagle badge isn’t a high-quality casting and I suspect it is fairly recent, much newer than the hat. I don’t think it belongs on the hat, more likely a marriage made in hopes of enhancing the hat. I couldn’t find any other such dated eagle. I’m guessing the hat is worth $60. As the poor condition makes it a curiosity Vice a collectible. I dont know much about these hats.

 

According to this (and I don't know if it's accurate or not,) Schuele, Peppler and Kostens was a tailor that operated in Annapolis in the 1920s and 1930s.

https://ww1steel.com/products/us-na...nsign-usna-naval-academy-usmc-annapolis-1920s

Debora