※Please check the profile section before purchasing.※ The images are of the actual hat being sold. This is a US Navy sailor hat, also known as a "Dixie cup" or "Serpico hat," a genuine item. Made in the USA, it is deadstock (new, old stock) that has been re-dyed. The dyeing was done by a professional dyeing specialist, not a simple home dyeing process. The color is black, but it's not pure black; it's a finish ranging from dark gray to a charcoal black. Each hat has a slightly different finish and texture, giving it a handmade feel. Therefore, consider this hat a one-of-a-kind item, as no two are exactly alike. Shrinkage has occurred due to the re-dyeing process, making the actual size about one size smaller than the original. The contract label has also been dyed, so the size information on the label is unreadable. Please understand this. Color-fastening treatment has been applied, so significant color bleeding is unlikely. However, for the first few washes, please wash the hat separately to be safe. Furthermore, we cannot accommodate requests such as size mismatches after you receive the product. Size preferences vary from person to person, so please make your purchase based on your own judgment. SIZE: 8 1/2 ※Due to shrinkage from re-dyeing, the actual size is equivalent to size 8 1/4. Inner circumference: Approximately 63.5cm (measured with the brim bent up, as a sailor would typically wear it. There is a little more room if the brim is laid flat.) Please allow for slight variations. MADE IN USA. We handle genuine vintage and deadstock military clothing from the British Army, US Army, French Army, and others. If you are interested, please check out our other listings.