If you're looking for a hat that is "superior" to the rest then you can stop your search. The Superior is a 500X fur cowboy hat from Milano Hat's Larry Mahan Hat Collection. Perfect for the colder months and chilly days, this hat is 100% beaver. With a cattleman crown, there is a 4" brim featuring a self matching hat band with a four piece buckle set that is sterling silver with genuine diamond and 14k gold fill. This cowboy hat also includes the Larry Mahan logo printed on a caramel colored satin lining. Available in black or silverbelly and sizes 6 1/2 to 8. Available in Black (Shown) and Silverbelly (Not Shown in Smaller Images). *** Please note that this is a production item and will take 1-4 weeks to ship. *** ***Sizes 7 7/8 and 8 are make up items and will take 6-8 weeks.***
Born November 21, 1943 in Salem, Oregon, Larry Mahan began competing in the professional rodeo circuit at the age of 14. He won the title of World All-Around Rodeo Champion five years in a row, 1966 to 1970, and again for the sixth time in 1973. After his comeback in 1973, competing with Phil Lyne, he became the subject of the documentary, “The Great American Cowboy” which won an Academy Award in 1973. In 1979 Mahan was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. After his rodeo career came to an end, he founded the Larry Mahan Collection line of western wear. In July 1984, Milano Hat Company entered into a licensing agreement with Larry Mahan to market Western hats under the Larry Mahan's® Hat Collection. Milano Hat Company only uses genuine leather sweatbands in their hats are made here in the USA! All Larry Mahan Collection hats are made in their factory in Garland, Texas. They perforate most of the straw hat leather sweatbands for added comfort. To ensure the consistent fit and comfort, their leather suppliers buff the reverse side of the leathers for the best possible feel. Larry Mahan Collection hats have gained recognition because of their superior fit and finish, exclusive bodies and weave patterns, special finishes, and trimmings. Larry Mahan fur-felt hats have earned great popularity, because of their superior fit and finish.