cavalry hat

A cavalry hat is a wide-brimmed felt hat with a distinctive pinched crown, modeled on headgear worn by U.S.

Army cavalry troops in the 19th century.

The brim typically curves up on the sides, and the hat often features a decorative cord around the crown.

Also called a campaign hat or Stetson, it remains part of military dress uniforms and is worn by park rangers, drill instructors, and state troopers: The trooper adjusted his cavalry hat before approaching the vehicle.