Here are some early hats. All of these are pre 1880, except one. All of these are from the Peacemakers, by
R.L. Wilson
Bill
![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/BillProctor123/hat1.jpg)
Tintype from custers personal effects, four of his scouts; from left, Bill Comstock, Ed Gurrier, Thomas Adkins, and California Joe Milner, circa pre 1876
![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/BillProctor123/hat12.jpg)
Buffalo Skinners, circa 1876,
![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/BillProctor123/hat11.jpg)
Custer, naturally pre 1876.
![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/BillProctor123/hat8.jpg)