Why are they called campaign hats?

Why are they called campaign hats?

The name started to be used after the 1872–1876 regulations, which introduced a black felt hat—which could be drab after 1883—for fatigue use derived from the types popularized during the American Civil War. Some were worn with campaign cords, mainly as a form of decoration.

How do you wear a campaign hat?

The way to position the hat is to extend your index and middle fingers. Then place those two fingers along your nose so the tip of your index finger is at the top of your nose where it meets your brow. Then with your free hand bring the brim of the hat down until it touches the top of your middle finger.

What is a blue disc drill sergeant?

Infantry Soldiers wear an infantry blue disc under the seal. Drill sergeants first wore this hat in 1964 as a way of distinguishing themselves from those whom they were charged with transforming into Soldiers. It has been their proud symbol ever since. A drill sergeant who happens to be male, or female.

What is the female drill sergeant hat called?

Yes, there are female Drill Sergeants and they too, wear a Campaign Hat. It is not the same design as described above. The female Drill Sergeant Hat is a design similar to an Australian Bush Hat.

Who are the people who wear campaign hats?

The campaign hat has been a staple in law enforcement uniforms since the 1800’s. Today campaign hats are worn by a variety of law enforcement and military personnel including drill sergeants/instructors, training instructors, park rangers, border patrol and several positions within the police department.

What kind of hats do police officers wear?

We also stock these Straw Stratton hats; 3-38 Trooper, s-40 Campaign, S-42 Sheriff, S-44 National Park Service, s-36 Border patrol and the 3-36W Western Cattleman.

Which is the world’s largest supplier of uniform hats?

These Stratton police and sheriff hats come in a variety of colors.For over half a century and three generations, the Stratton family has crafted high quality headwear. , Stratton is now the world’s largest supplier of uniform hats.

Do you need a galls campaign hat case?

When it comes to protecting your hat from the rain, many officers choose the Galls Campaign Hat Rain Cover. Not only do officers require agency specific campaign cords for their hats, they need to have a storage case can extend the life of your uniform headwear. Shop our variety of hat case and campaign cords today.

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