Vintage Detroit Diesel Allison Beanie Navy Pom Pom Knit Hat with Patch
$29.99
Vintage Detroit Diesel Allison beanie with a navy ribbed knit body, pom pom top, folded cuff, and sewn front company patch.
This promotional winter hat fits vintage workwear collecting, Detroit Diesel memorabilia, truck and engine history, or a practical cold weather shelf piece with industrial roots.
Details
- Item: Promotional Winter Beanie
- Era: 1970s to 1980s style, based on design and Pam's notes
- Materials: Ribbed knit fabric with embroidered cloth patch
- Color: Dark navy knit with off white patch, black border, red and yellow logo, and black lettering
- Maker/Mark: Detroit Diesel Allison patch on front. No separate maker tag visible in photos.
- Style: Vintage industrial workwear, automotive promotional apparel, ribbed watch cap
- Special Features: Pom pom top, wide folded cuff, sewn Detroit Diesel Allison embroidered patch with red and yellow dual arrow logo
- Size: Lying flat, about 8 inches wide. Height from pom pom to lower rim appears to be about 12 inches, based on Pam's measurement note.
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Patch is fully attached and easy to read.
- Pom pom, folded cuff, and ribbed knit structure are intact.
- Hat presents well as vintage promotional workwear.
Issues / Wear
- Patch has visible staining and age discoloration.
- Knit has lint, fuzzies, and surface pilling throughout.
- No fiber content tag or maker tag visible in photos.
- Not freshly cleaned in photos, light cleaning may improve presentation.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
- Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
- Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
- Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
- Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Detroit Diesel Allison was part of General Motors' heavy duty engine and transmission world, and pieces like this fit right into industrial and truck history collecting.
This one suits a mechanic, diesel enthusiast, truck driver, GM collector, or someone who likes old workwear with a real shop floor feel.
The front patch is the thing here, with the Detroit Diesel Allison name and red and yellow circular arrow logo still clear.
A warm hat from a very specific corner of American workwear.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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