Hansa - LEATHER

Men's leather Hansa hat combines the Maciejowka cut, the highest quality natural leather, and traditional craftsmanship. The handmade decorative plaited-leather strap over the visor adds a unique character to this headwear. Inside the crown there is a breathable viscose lining and natural leather sweatband. The diameter of the crown is around 23cm and the length of the visor is 5,5cm. Hansa is available in sizes from 54 to 62cm. Natural leather is very durable, incredibly soft, and fits well to the skin.

This traditional duty cap with essentially mid-east European origin came to Poland in the XIXth century from today's Germany. At first, it was considered peasant's headwear, then it became very popular when Pilsudski's Legions chose the Maciejowka hat as a standard uniform headwear. In the 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 the Legion and their Independence deed.

Although Maciejowka is essentially a Polish cap, strictly bound to Polish history and its dramatic moments, there are also some similar patterns throughout the world (its name is just different). This model of cap is also known as the fiddler cap or greek style fisherman's cap.