This style of hat lasted for five seasons stretching from 1963 through 1967. This hat has the typical Wilson hat dating that is stamped FWC for April of 1963 so it not only dates to the first season but the very beginning of that season.
Details:
Logo Design: Embroidered script style "W" that is red with a white border.
Material of cap: Cotton Wool
Manufacture: Wilson Sporting Goods.
Manufacture Tag: This is the white tag with red and white letters.
Number of Panels: 6
Bill Thread Count: 8
Color Description Body: Navy with five red pin stripes.
Color Description Brim: Navy
Color Description Button: Red
Band: White cloth.
Players Size: 7
Size Applied: Stamped.
Player Uniform Number: None
Players Name: None.
Description of Wear Outside Body: Near mint with virtually no wear evident.
Description of Wear Inside Body: Toning to inside crown.
Description of Wear to Inside Bill: Near Mint.
Description of Wear to Inside Headband; Overall sweat stained.
Autographed: No
Provenance: No
This is considered one of the most beautiful hats ever worn by the Senators with the red stripes and script W. and this one remains in superb condition.
Collection of MEARS staff. MEARS auction LOA. 00230