The tricorn hat was the defining military headwear of the eighteenth century. From the British and French armies to the colonial militia and the pirate fleets of the Atlantic, the three-pointed hat created by turning up the brim of a broad-brimmed hat on three sides was the standard across a remarkably wide range of historical factions. Purple was the colour of rank and authority in that tradition.

This authentic military tricorn is handmade from durable wool in purple, sized for most adults up to 58 to 59cm. The handmade construction gives the hat the structural rigidity to hold its three-pointed silhouette correctly without the points drooping or softening through wearing. Available in purple and camel-brown.

Works for historical reenactments, Halloween events, pirate costumes, colonial American period events, and theatrical performances where the tricorn silhouette is required. The authentic construction means it reads as correct rather than decorative.

Novella Hats has sold over 10,000 hats with a Trustpilot Great rating. At $39.95 with free US shipping on qualifying orders, the purple military tricorn is the authentic period headwear.