History of Military Hats

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Tip 1 - History of Military Hats | eHow

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ron van den Bergh | permalink

Military fashion has a long and distinguished history. The regalia of an army says a lot about its nation, its history and its approach to war. Military headgear has evolved dramatically through the years, varying from decade to decade and country to country. Here is a basic history of military hats in the Western world.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/about_5271219_history-military-hats.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Military Hats and Caps

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Wolf - Ru 00fcdiger Koch | permalink

Prior to the 19th century, production capabilities were limited, which meant that things like military headgear, which were issued to thous...

For further reading: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/military-and-wartime/hats-and-caps ^[2]

Tip 3 - Military Hats Used to Be Splendid Fashion Statements. What Went Wrong?

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by nixklappt | permalink

Hugo Chavez won a third term as president of Venezuela on Sunday night. After his victory, the leftist leader appeared before a crowd of supporters, some of whom wore red berets. The hat has become a symbol of Chavez’s leadership and a nod to his past as an army paratrooper....
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For further reading: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2012/10/hugo_chavez_s_red_beret_military_hat_history_and_how_they_got_so_drab_.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Obama wants Marines to wear 'girly' hats

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Martie Malan | permalink

A change to the Marine Corps’ uniform hats could take the hard-nosed Leathernecks from the Halls of Montezuma to the shops of Christopher Street. Thanks to a plan by President Obama to create a “un...

For further reading: http://nypost.com/2013/10/23/obama-wants-marines-to-wear-girly-hats/ ^[4]