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Writing a second review bc I ordered a second hat. The first was labeled my size but it just didn't seem to work despite many attempts to shrink it down to "correct" size for my head.
Decided WTH and ordered another. Guess what? Fits perfect after wetting and forming.
It's the same heavy material as the first one i received so I would say it's the "Metropolitan" version vs the lighter weight "Indochina" in country made version.
Maybe my first one was mislabeled or just a production oddity but the second one it much better.
PS: pound the headband seam where the bands join with a hammer to soften the joint!

Ed - Virginia US

Very well made hat. Needed some water and a bit of shaping, but after that it is good to go.

bailey - US

As others have said, this hat is well made of heavy material! I bought one last year from another vendor and while it wasn't as heavy (the brim dropped pretty quickly as the originals did) the fit was perfect. Ordered the same size from WPG (57) but it measures 58. I've had to soak and dry several times to try and get it to not rest on my ears. The material is still stiff so rolling the back of the headband down has been quite the challenge! Still giving it a 5 because it's rugged and has now retained the shape I want and it's not on my ears!

Ed - Virginia USA

Another Top Replica of Historic Military Gear from WPG. Heavy Quality Material will Easily Re-Shape after being stored flat. Good Sized Brim on it. Only wish is that Chinstrap could be made adjustible so able to tighten it and wear over crown/brim like Congo Merc Officers did.

John - Wisconsin/U.S.A.

I have received my hat and it is excellent ! Shipping was good and quicker than I expected ! Overall I'm very happy with this purchase ! Thanks

Grilus - US

I have been ordering from WPG for many years now and their products improve with each running. The "Chapeau Brousse Indochine" is no exception. Heavy weight cotton it is a perfect ringer for the original. I ordered a size 59cm and it fits me perfectly with room for shrinkage over time. Quick shipping as well.

Weidman - US

The hat is extraordinary! Amazing quality, and it is a faithful reproduction. The shipping was super fast, and I am considering buying another one. Can’t go wrong with this hat!

MEDINA - MX

My "go to" hat all summer. Very well done

Lee - FL

My "go to" hat all summer. Very well done

Lee - US

All arrived safe and sound really impressed with the quality and the speed of delivery thanks for your professionalism..

Card - UK

Just the job!

McCabe - LU

My hat was sent quickly and arrived with no issues. Quality as always with this merchant is top notch. Heavy duty and ready for trek into the high mountains of the tropics soon to come. Highly recommend hat and any gear from this outstanding merchant. Many thanks! I’ll have and will continue to buy!

MacDonald - UK

been 50 years (literally) since I've had one of these. It seems to be a good replica. Last one I owned had Israeli markings. BTW you also offer it in green. Pretty sure it only made in Khaki Clar & Khaki Fonce.

Bric - US

Didn't realize how much I love slouch hats until I saw this thing. Quality is excellent, but my only gripe is that the snap was a bit loose for my liking - was able to tighten it using coats of clear nail polish.

Macey - United States

Very well made hat. Looks like an original French bush hat Perfect for wear in both and hot temperatures Very quick delivery!

Steve - South Dalota

The quality is superior relative to the other similar French bush hats in the market place. I have not seen the original French production, so I am nit sure how it compares to the original.

Duong - US

Very close to the original. Military grade quality, and super fast delivery.

Jesper - Denmark

I have a lot of hats, so I am very picky. This hat is very well made, and the design is exquisite. One of my favorites!

Hemphill - US

Well constructed, good for NZ climate- all the best

White - NZ

Ordered the hat Friday a week ago .. got it two days ago: mind .. I live in Germany! Amazon around here sometimes take that long.
Good quality hat as one might expect form a military item. Functional and not the finest handcrafting but surly what I was looking for.

Till Ehrhorn - Germany

Ordered a size 60cm and is fit my 7 & 1/2 head perfectly. Fabric appeared slightly shiny out of the box. After washing and rinsing,the texture and color drastically improved. Now working on shaping. Very pleased with quality, sizing, and price.

Smith - US

Nice repro hat, well made.

Holland - US

I wanted one of these 30+ years ago when there were a lot avaliable surplus. I never ended up with one and the surplus market eventually dried up. Stumbled across this in the catalog and finally have one. As best I can remember this is as good as any I remember seeing back then, except newer and cleaner.

Wheeler - US

This hat is very well made. Not made out out of flimsy material but good heavy material. I highly recommend this hat for anyone who lives in hot areas Looks sharp too

Steve - Arizona/United States

I ordered this hat with a set of the repro French lizard uniform. It appears well made and goes well with the time period of the camo set.

LUKE - US

10 out of 10 for materials and workmanship.

Bill in Issaquah. - US

Best reproduction of the famous "Chapeau de Brusse" hands down. I own 8 original French Army bush hats from the Algerian-Indochina War. Place them side by side, can't tell the difference! Indistinguishable! Same color,weight, button, snap.
Like the originals, these repros fit BIG! If you cant find a 60 a 58 should work . I ordered a 60 & its more than large enough! Best of all, it's tough & comfortable! I live in Florida (It's 95 outside, with 100% humidity as I write) so it's a superb hot weather hat. Can't beat the price either! Originals go from anywhere between $75-$100. Very, very, nice hat, & spot on clone of the original!

Michael - Florida

Go to size. Good heavy construction. Close as you can get to an original. Thanks for getting French Indochina War stuff

Reed - US

My husband had one and then my oldest son wanted one too. Very well made and sturdy

Andrea - US

Construction, stitching, hardware & chinstrap all very close to original with good attention to detail. Unfortunately the colour is quite off. Mine is darker than what it looks like in the WPG image and it is a golden-orangish khaki which is nothing like the many originals I have seen. Perhaps this is so the colour does not wash out completely after multiple washings. (1 wash has not changed it much, if at all)
SIZE: Mine is slightly larger than a size 57 I am used to but this comes in handy once you wash the hat and it contracts slightly. (not shrinking) Can be easily stretched back.


J. FANNELL - NC/USA

Very close to my original. Little color and stitching difference, but I imagine that varied from lot to lot. I was surprised at how close to my original this hat is. Great reproduction hat thanks.

Greg - Ohio

Outstanding hat!! Perfect copy of the original. Nice heavy material so you can shape it any way you like Very fast shipping Get one while you can

steve - Rapid City,SD

Jerry, arrived wear every day here in hot Florida. your products are the best online!

elliott - US

had a one years ago, this is exact copy! love it here in SW Florida, wear every day. have two bush jackets from you also! your products are the best online!!

elliott - US

Bought it for my husband and he's very happy with it.

Andrea - US

The Hat was quite well made. I am quite pleased with it

Shafer - US

Nice hat, exactly what i was looking for

Zamora - FR

Great hat, so great in fact, I bought two.

AlanN - US

I am very satisfied with this hat. Very well made. Can be shaped any way you want it Wide brim keeps sun off your eyes and neck. Highly recommended! Quick shipping and great communication with this company

steve - Rapid City,SD

I'm a hat guy and I know what to look for. This is an authentic well made product. Wasn't available in my size which is 7 however when blocked and shaped very comfortable. If you're reading this review you'd better get yours before they're gone.

Hudgins - US

Perfect "chapeau brousse"pour une expedition à la route coloniale 4 en Indochine .

Mike - California

Bought one as soon as they were available, and it does not disappoint! Tall crown telescopes down properly like the originals and the fabric is a good heavy tan khaki. I've been wearing mine daily and it has developed a nice broken in salty patina.

Toussant - U.S.