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Comparison of U.S. and European hat sizes The hats that are the most fun are the ones you can actually put on your head. Heres a rough size chart to indicate how U.S. and European (metric) sizes equate. Some European half-sizes are available, but they are uncommon. The British and French also have their own size system, which is good to know if a hat appears to be sized smaller than it should be.
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Its worth remembering that most
soldiers have very short hair, which is one of the reasons so many military caps are found
in smaller sizes. Also, caps from the early part of the century were worn very high on the
head, so these are generally smaller, too. When collectors and dealers say S, M, L, and
XL, they usually refer to caps that are size 56 or smaller (S), 56-58 (M), 58-60 (L), and
over 60 (XL). If you dont know your hat size, you can
find out by taking a cloth measuring tape and measuring around your forehead, about a half
inch above the ears. 21 1/5"-22" is small, 22"-22 3/4" is medium, 22
3/4"-23 1/2" is large, and 23 1/2"-24 1/4" is extra-large.
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