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The Bittner Pankraz is a hair felt hat made by hand in the Bittner hat workshop in Bad Ischl, Austria. The Bittner family has made hats there since 1862, and Emperor Franz Joseph ordered his hunting hats from them.
The Pankraz is a deep olive with a slightly brushed surface. The crown is pinched at the front, and the brim is of medium width. Around the crown runs a band of twisted cords in olive and brown, tied at the side with knotted cord ends. On the side sits a feather spray: a striped brown feather set against dark, glossy feathers that catch the light. It gives the hat its hunting character.
The Pankraz is made for the field: wear it with a loden or tweed jacket, a wool sweater and leather boots. It also works in town with a waxed jacket or a camel coat. The shape suits both women and men.
Why do hunting hats have feathers?
In the Alps, hunters have long decorated their hats with feathers from game birds and other trophies. Today the feathers are mostly a sign of style and tradition. They give an olive felt hat like the Pankraz its hunting look.
How do I take care of a felt hat?
Brush it now and then with a soft hat brush, in the direction of the felt, to remove dust. Hold it by the brim, not by the pinch at the front, so the crown keeps its shape. Store it on a hook or upside down on its crown, and keep it away from strong heat.
Can women and men wear the same hunting hat?
Yes. A classic shape with a pinched crown and a medium brim, like the Pankraz, suits both. What matters most is the right size, so the hat sits steady on your head without pressing.
