50+ years Vintage Akubra stockman hat Australian fur pelt gray brown campdraft

Absolutely stunning. Is that a social security number written in the side??? Beautiful hat with great structure and timeless design. Some minor marks, please observe closely. It is in very good vintage conditions. A visit to a hat specialist is recommended Made in Sydney. They stopped making their hats in Sydney in 1974. So this is pre 1974, they introduced this model in the 60’s Akubra Bushman, similar to campdraft, has been discontinued for many years. Weatherproof rabbit fur pelt felt. This is way superior to the modern quality. Australian stockman hat Cowboy hats wester australialian waterproof weatherproof w 22.5” circumference on the inside, when I measure the outside the rope is in the way and it comes to 24”. Stock show western cowboy rodeo