Sterkowski Maciejowka Model 4 Wool Fiddler Cap | Warm Breathable Greek Style Cap with Leather Visor

Sterkowski Maciejowka Model 4 Wool Fiddler Cap | Warm Breathable Greek Style Cap with Leather Visor

VERY UNIVERSAL - great for both ladies and gentlemen. Perfect for elegant, sporty and casual style SKIN FRIENDLY MATERIALS -Warm Wool with Natural Leather Peak TRADITIONAL SEWING TECHNOLOGY - made in Poland in the family workshop Sterkowski 1926 DETAILS - leather sweatband, viscose lining BIG SIZES - the cap is also available in large XXL and XXXL sizes Traditional Maciejówka cap with essentially mid-east European origin. Cap is made oh high quality, warm wool. Its visor and decorative strap are made of genuine leather. The inner lining is made of breathable viscose and the sweatband is made of natural leather. The leather strap is attached to the crown with 2 dark, oxidized finish buttons. It came to Poland in XIXth century from today's Germany. At first it was considered as peasants' headwear, then it became very popular when Pilsudski's Legions chose Maciejówka hat as a standard uniform headwear. In mid-war period and after II World War Maciejowka cap was worn by former Legions veterans and patriotic members of society as a tribute to Legions and their Independence deed. Although Maciejowka is essentially a Polish cap, strictly bound to Polish history and its dramatic moments, there are also some similiar patterns throughout the world (its name is just different). This model of cap is also known as fiddler cap or greek style fisherman's cap. In our offer you can also find replicas of Pilsudski's Polish Legions Caps. This cap is available in big xxl and xxxl sizes. Precise handmade craftsmanship from Sterkowski family-run manufacture.