ausreenactor
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Intent of my comment was never to keep it shiny. Let it take on the patina over time...
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Reproduction crushers?
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MauldinFan
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It JUST got here a few minutes ago. Thankfully I saw the mail truck pull up as I had to sign for it.
I had decided to swap out the original WW2 private purchase Eagle I'd had on my other reproduction service hat (actually, a former Texas A&M cadet hat) which has a perfect finish still on it.
It fits exactly as I like, not squeezing my head but not too loose.
This is worth every penny, I've been wanting something like this since the 1980s!
Thanks again for the suggestion, Michael is the best!
I had decided to swap out the original WW2 private purchase Eagle I'd had on my other reproduction service hat (actually, a former Texas A&M cadet hat) which has a perfect finish still on it.
It fits exactly as I like, not squeezing my head but not too loose.
This is worth every penny, I've been wanting something like this since the 1980s!
Thanks again for the suggestion, Michael is the best!
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MauldinFan
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Here is the new crusher on the left, compared with the Texas A&M ROTC cadet service hat I'd been using for my officer/war correspondent uniform for almost 20 years..
The crusher is as comfortable as a good fitting baseball cap. The service hat is stiff and uncomfortable after a while.
ausreenactor
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Outstanding! Looks the part 100%
Hoping to revive this post from the dead a little, as I'm encountering the same problem and I'm sure others are too. Good crusher repros still seem incredibly hard to find, and originals seem too fragile to wear (and cost an arm and a leg!)
The only two of probable quality I can find online are the Top Pots one and FiveStar leather one. Anyone had experience with either of those?
Did foster ever end up going into production with Diamond Dave's former equipment?
Is Mike/Michael Handford of Military Aviator Headwear in England ([email protected]) still around making the "Fortress" caps? I sent an email but haven't heard back yet.
The only two of probable quality I can find online are the Top Pots one and FiveStar leather one. Anyone had experience with either of those?
Did foster ever end up going into production with Diamond Dave's former equipment?
Is Mike/Michael Handford of Military Aviator Headwear in England ([email protected]) still around making the "Fortress" caps? I sent an email but haven't heard back yet.
warguy
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You might write to Society brand. I think he is in the military and mostly posted elsewhere, but if/when he returns to the states, he might start making them again. I had sent him an email once and replied over a year later asking if I was still interested. His prices are high, but the product looks great. I hope Michael responds, I have one of his and it is a super repro and less than the Society brand.
Ah that is disappointing to hear but I appreciate the update! Still waiting to hear back from Military Aviator Headwear but if not then I'll give the Toppots or 5* hats a go. I forgot MOTA only just aired a few months ago, that could certainly be a factor
Pilot
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As a little side note..
I had ( three) WWII originals…WW2 crushers in gabardine ( the real ones not the felt USAAF ebay crapola ) size ranging from 7 1/8“ to 7 3/4“ offered here for approx.120 Euro plus courier shipping…snobbed … apparently because of „ DHL“ costs
Nobody interested… so they went to IMA… sold for 3x this offer I did here… just wondering…
äähh… a lot of other real good stuff from others here äääähhh, go into the same track/pattern….see and compare just the ebay ( and others ) listings right now.
I had ( three) WWII originals…WW2 crushers in gabardine ( the real ones not the felt USAAF ebay crapola ) size ranging from 7 1/8“ to 7 3/4“ offered here for approx.120 Euro plus courier shipping…snobbed … apparently because of „ DHL“ costs
Nobody interested… so they went to IMA… sold for 3x this offer I did here… just wondering…
äähh… a lot of other real good stuff from others here äääähhh, go into the same track/pattern….see and compare just the ebay ( and others ) listings right now.
Oh wow, definitely seems rare to see an original in 7 3/4".As a little side note..
I had ( three) WWII originals…WW2 crushers in gabardine ( the real ones not the felt USAAF ebay crapola ) size ranging from 7 1/8“ to 7 3/4“ offered here for approx.120 Euro plus courier shipping…snobbed … apparently because of „ DHL“ costs
Nobody interested… so they went to IMA… sold for 3x this offer I did here… just wondering…
äähh… a lot of other real good stuff from others here äääähhh, go into the same track/pattern….see and compare just the ebay ( and others ) listings right now.
Definitely excited to utilize the sale page when I reach the account requirements. There's some great deals for sure!
SocietyBrandHatCo
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Hello everyone, I don’t get on here very often, but I just wanted to jump in and provide a bit more info. I own Society Brand Hat Co. and the Flighter trademark, and have been making reproduction Flighter crusher caps for many years now. I took a hiatus for about 18 months due to family issues, but returned late last year. I made a batch of a few dozen crusher caps and offered them for sale the same week MOTA released, and I sold out in less than 2 days. I started a waitlist for folks who were interested in ordering one (no money up front; customers pay when the cap is ready to ship) but I had to stop taking names when the list grew to over 100 names. In addition to working a full time job I’m a combat engineer in the national guard, and I’ve committed to other cap projects that I need to move onto, which is why I’m not taking any more requests for crusher caps until at least August.
A quick word on my Flighter caps, I know $300 USD can be prohibitively expensive for many folks, but I’m doing everything I can to keep the cost low while using only American made components, from the thread to the leather to the fabric. Inflation has been an absolute KILLER, and even at $300 USD I’m not making a massive profit on these caps. It’s very expensive to make a stitch for stitch reproduction Flighter using only American made components.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the kind words I’ve read here and the interest expressed.
A quick word on my Flighter caps, I know $300 USD can be prohibitively expensive for many folks, but I’m doing everything I can to keep the cost low while using only American made components, from the thread to the leather to the fabric. Inflation has been an absolute KILLER, and even at $300 USD I’m not making a massive profit on these caps. It’s very expensive to make a stitch for stitch reproduction Flighter using only American made components.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the kind words I’ve read here and the interest expressed.
atlasfields
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Great to see you here! Can you tell us about your other projects?
SocietyBrandHatCo
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Unfortunately I can’t right now. Hush hush and all that. Hopefully I can reveal more info soon.
Dr. Schmollak
Member
Anyone know a good source for a luxemberg insignia repro?
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
No but I have an original.
If interested PM me.
