Raccoon Fur & Leather Aviator Hat

Inspired by the hats bomber pilots wore in WWII, the aviator style hat is best known as a fur trim "ear flap hat". Aviator hats feature fur on the interior of the ear flaps and around the back of the neck. They also have a large fur flap brim on the front of the hat.

Aviator hats are unisex hats so they can be enjoyed by both men and women. The ear flaps can be worn down for warmth and style or attached at the back of the hat or top of the crown when not needed.

A special feature of the Aviator hat is that the main ear flaps have a secondary small fur ear flap located directly over the ear. These smaller ear flaps can be worn up or down. They serve two purposes. When worn down, they add extra warmth and protection to the ears. When worn up they allow for better hearing.

Raccoon is generally found within North America, its fur gets thicker and longer the farther north the animal lives. Traditionally, Native American tribes used raccoon fur for winter clothing while the tails served as decoration. During the 19th century raccoon fur was sometimes used as a form of payment. Shortly after the release of the film "Davy Crocket, King of the Wild Frontier" the popularity of coonskin caps greatly increased, today the Raccoon hat is more commonly known as the "Davy Crocket Hat". The Raccoons distinguishing tail alternates black with tan rings and its body guard hairs are long and silver with black tips. Their fur is very durable if taken care of properly and a number of Raccoon coats from the 1920's are still around today. Raccoon fur is often used today for fur trims such as collars and cuffs.