Presented in this lot is this National Park Service Yellowstone National Park Stratton Felt Ranger Hat, circa 1920-1950s. The iconic flat hat is adorned by a tooled leather hat band with embossed sequoia tree cones and foliage surrounding the initials “USNPS”. The band is fastened to fit around the hat just above the brim, using a leather cord to secure it in place. Two brass sequoia cones add a nice pop of contrast on each side of the fastener. The Montana Peak is a signature feature, with four dimples forming a peak on the crown of the hat. The National Park Service (NPS) "flat hat" is an iconic, broad-brimmed campaign hat with a four-quadrant "Montana peak," adopted for the uniform in 1920 to represent authority and protection, and it may be one of the most famous symbols of the agency. The. Inspired by Buffalo Soldiers and Mexican Vaqueros, it became standard, with official NPS leather hatbands added in 1930. The hat style, known as a campaign hat, Montana peak or "lemon squeezer, was worn by U.S. Army cavalry and Buffalo Soldiers (who protected early parks like Yosemite) to shade from sun and shed rain. While Stetson was the early supplier, Stratton Hats (founded around 90 years ago) became a major supplier of uniform hats starting in the late 1950s. The hat represents the NPS ranger. The Ranger hat features "Stratton Self Forming USA" on the sweatband. NPS Ranger hat is in good overall condition, felt exhibits rich patina , leather chin strap isin good condition from age and use, sweatband exhibits no discolouration from use, slight soiling stains noted. Size 7 3/8. Measures 12.875"W x 14.25"L x 5.5"H, weight is 10oz.