Gladwin Bond Wool Homburg Hat

Gladwin Bond homburg Hat is a semi-formal hat of stiff felt, characterised by a single dent running down the centre of the crown (called a "gutter crown"), a grosgrain hatband, a stiff brim shaped in a kettle curl and a bound edge brim trim. It is usually offered in dark colours, although lighter grey variations exist.  The Homburg was popularised in the 1890s by Edward VII after he visited Bad Homburg in Hesse, Germany, Former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill giving his 'V' sign during World War II on Downing Street, London, wearing a homburg hat with a black lounge suit  Former Afghanistan Prime Minister Mohammad Daud Khan wearing a homburg hat with a black suit 1946.