MACIEJOWKA MODEL order 4 Wool Crown Leather Visor Traditional Polish Peaked Cap Greek Breton Captains Sailor Nautical Skipper Fiddler gRAY-bROWN

Cap is made of skin friendly materials: high quality soft wool, visor 5cm len. made of natural leather, lining is made of viscose to keep good breathability, sweatband is made of natural leather. It also has two dark oxidized finish buttons order and a decorative brown leather belt over visor.

This is one of our most popular models. This pattern has a unique place in Polish history thanks to Pilsudski's Legions. It was popular in the begining of XX century and mid war period. First it was considered a typical peasants headwear. Then it became popular as a military hat and became popular with 1st Brigade of Legions (wearing this hat) which refused to swear allegiance to Austrian Emperor. After I World War it was popular amongst patriotic members of Polish society

Precise handmade craftsmanship from Sterkowski's family-run manufacture. This cap is available in larger sizes, up to 65cm. On other listings this cap is also available in black, navy blue and brown colours.

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