Vintage Apparel
Vintage Tyrolean Felt Hat with Hunting Pins Gamsbart Alpine Bavarian Folk Hat
$319.02
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DetailsYES, we ship to the U.S.! 🇺🇸
Most of our antique items qualify for duty-free import due to their age (100+ years). In most cases, the price paid at checkout is the total cost to the buyer. However, customs policies can vary, and U.S. Customs may occasionally apply taxes, duties, or brokerage fees upon delivery. Any such fees are the responsibility of the buyer. We always declare items accurately and do our best to minimize surprises.
Please see below for Item Description...
FOR SALE ☞
Vintage Tyrolean felt Alpine hat with richly layered hunting and travel pins, Gamsbart-style hair tuft, and classic dark olive green felt body.
DESCRIPTION ☞
A striking vintage Alpine / Tyrolean-style felt hat in dark olive green, heavily decorated with a beautifully layered group of vintage hunting and travel pins. This is a strong display piece with real visual weight — the kind of hat that immediately reads old-world mountain lodge, Bavarian folk dress, and well-traveled European character.
The hat features a structured felt body, rolled brim, triple twisted cord band, and a large Gamsbart-style hair tuft at the side. The front and side are dressed with a mixed collection of vintage Alpine pins and ornaments, including stag and antler motifs, floral and edelweiss-style accents, a target medallion, horn elements, a nest with eggs, and souvenir pins marked Tegernsee, Pyramidenkogel / Kärnten, and Vesteloburg. Together, they give the piece a dense, collected look that feels authentic and built over time rather than recently assembled.
Inside, the brown leather sweatband has a faint gold maker’s stamp that appears to read Robin, though it is worn and only partially legible.
This is not a plain Tyrolean hat. It is a fully dressed example with strong personality, substantial decorative appeal, and the kind of collected look that is difficult to duplicate well. An excellent piece for display, folk costume, lodge decor, themed interiors, or for the collector who appreciates Alpine hats with real presence.
Please note that the pins appear to have been accumulated over time and may not all be original to the hat itself, but they are all included as shown and are a major part of this piece’s overall character and value.
DIMENSIONS ☞
(approximately)
Overall length front to back: 11.5 inches
Overall width side to side: 10 inches
Interior opening front to back: 7.5 inches
Interior opening side to side: 6.5 inches
Interior circumference: approximately 21.5 to 22 inches
Crown height: approximately 5 inches
CONDITION ☞
Good vintage condition with visible age and wear throughout. The felt shows some lint, fuzz, loose fibers, and general surface wear expected with age. The leather sweatband is present but shows age and wear, including a split / separation at the back seam area. Interior shows use and age. The metal pins show patina, oxidation, finish wear, and age-related variation. The hair tuft has stray hairs and wear consistent with age. No liner is visible. Overall, this is a handsome vintage example with excellent display presence and a richly layered, collected look.
Please see photos. Color may differ slightly in real life from how it appears on your screen due to varying monitor settings. Have a question about this item or want to see more photos? Send us a message & we’ll get back to you ASAP!
ABOUT US ☞ Front Street Antiques is located in downtown historic Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. We are a husband and wife team on the hunt for interesting items that inspire nostalgia and curiosity. As antique enthusiasts, we do our very best to describe any imperfections and quirks, as well as provide a general background on the item; however, we are not yet experts on every item in our store. If you have additional information about an item for us, please send us a message -- we are always grateful to learn more :)
PLEASE NOTE ☞ Item will be carefully packaged up and shipped within 3 business days of sale, often sooner. We combine shipping on multiple items -- please send us a message prior to purchase to give us a heads up & we will be happy to refund the difference upon shipping!
All our listings are considered collectible, retro/vintage (25+ years) or antique (100+ years) and are rarely brand new. The majority of our stock comes from auctions and private collections or estates. Items for sale may display some age related wear and/or minor flaws consistent with the date of manufacture. Photos are included as part of the description. Due to the age and nature of our stock, all items are sold "as is" and final sale unless damaged in transit and covered by insurance.
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Return Policy:
• EU/UK Buyers — Under consumer law, most online orders include a 14-day right of withdrawal. Exceptions may apply to antiques, collectibles, and items sold “as is.” Buyer pays return shipping; refunds are issued only after inspection and verification of condition.
• Non-EU Buyers (US, Canada, etc.) — All sales are final unless otherwise stated. -
Shipping & Policies
Shipping from Canada
Processing time
1-3 business days
Estimated shipping times
- Canada : 3 - 10 business days
- United States : 5 - 14 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept returns?
For EU & UK buyers: As required by consumer law, most online purchases can be cancelled within 14 days of delivery. Certain exceptions apply (antiques, collectibles, items sold “for parts/repair”). Buyer pays return shipping, and refunds are issued only after the item is received and verified in its original condition.
For buyers outside the EU/UK (e.g. USA, Canada): All sales are considered final. Returns are not accepted except in cases of significant misrepresentation.Do you accept exchanges?
No. All of our items are considered one-offs and unique so we can not offer exchanges at this time.
Will I have to pay extra customs or duty fees if I’m in the U.S.?
We ship all U.S. orders using the most reliable method available. Some items (especially antiques over 100 years old or U.S.-made goods) are tariff-exempt under current rules. For other items, we do our best to pre-pay duties and include them in the price (known as DDP — Delivered Duty Paid) so what you see at checkout is what you’ll pay.
What does “DDP” mean?
DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid. It means we take care of the customs paperwork and fees on our end whenever possible. That way, your package clears the border smoothly and you won’t get a surprise bill on delivery.
Are there any exceptions?
Most antiques and U.S.-made vintage items ship duty-free. European pieces are usually covered by DDP (we pre-pay the duty and build it into the price). Canadian-made vintage can sometimes carry higher tariffs; in those rare cases, we’ll either adjust the listing price to reflect the duty or let you know up front if extra charges could apply. If you have any concerns regarding tariffs, please message us prior to purchase and we would be happy to do some research for you!
What happens if customs does charge extra?
We’re transparent about this from the start: buyers are responsible for any customs/import fees that may apply. That said, we always do our best to minimize the risk by using the right codes and carriers. If you have questions about a specific item, message us before checkout and we’ll give you an honest answer about what to expect.
Why do some Canadian shops say “buyer is responsible for duty”?
That’s Etsy’s default policy. We go a step further by explaining how duties work and when we can cover them. Our goal is to make your buying experience smooth and surprise-free.
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