Vtg West Warwick RI Police Officer Uniform Hat Cap Size 7 3/8 Barneys Providence
Up for sale is a rare, historically significant piece of Rhode Island law enforcement history: an authentic vintage municipal police officer dress uniform visor cap. This hand-tailored hat was custom made by the legendary \"Barney\'s Hat & Cap Shoppe\" (formerly located at 42 Richmond St. in Providence, R.I.) and was worn by a West Warwick, RI Police Officer.
This high-quality service cap features a deep navy blue structured fabric crown, a glossy black patent leather visor brim, a matching decorative front chinstrap secured by two embossed gold brass municipal shield buttons, and a front eyelet grommet for pinning a department badge. Inside features a premium perforated leather sweatband. An exceptional addition for collectors of obsolete Rhode Island police memorabilia, municipal transit history, or New England history.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
- Agency/Provenance: West Warwick Police Department (Rhode Island)
- Maker: Barney\'s Hat & Cap Shoppe (Providence, RI)
- Construction: Hand Tailored
- Style: 8-Point / Peaked Uniform Service Cap
- Color: Deep Navy Blue / Black with Gold Tone Accents
- Size: Men\'s 7 3/8 (Includes original paper size tag behind sweatband)
- Hardware: Embossed brass side buttons with municipal shield & stars motif
- Era: Vintage (Circa 1950s / 1960s)
CONDITION:
Excellent vintage condition! The crown holds its original structured frame beautifully. The interior \"Barney\'s\" plastic shield label is completely intact and legible. The genuine leather perforated sweatband is incredibly clean, supple, and securely stitched with no signs of dry rot. Visor brim looks sharp with minimal light surface scuffs. A beautifully preserved specimen.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
This item is an obsolete, vintage collectible piece over 50 years old. It conveys no authority, does not resemble a current law enforcement uniform component, and is sold strictly as a historical collectible in compliance with United States Federal Law (18 USC § 716) and listing policies.
Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition before purchasing. Ships safely packaged in a box to preserve its shape!
KEYWORDS:
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