Bugling Elk Vintage German Feathers Deer Hair Gamsbart Pewter Hat Pin Trachten

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Bugling Elk Vintage German Feathers Deer Hair Gamsbart Pewter Hat Pin Trachten:
$29.07

The Gamsbart (literally chamois beard, plural Gamsbärte) is a tuft of hair traditionally worn as a decoration on trachten-hats in the alpine regions of Austria and Bavaria.

Originally worn as a hunting trophy and made exclusively from hair from the chamois\' lower neck, Gamsbärte are today manufactured on a large scale from various animals\' hair and are commonly sold by specialized dealers and also at souvenir shops.

A Gamsbart is made by enclosing the lower end of the tuft of hair in a setting of metal or horn that allows the upper end to spread in a brush-like fashion.

Traditionally, hairs are selected for a dark color at the lower end with a very light tip. The size and diameter of the Gamsbart are important signs of the wearer\'s pride and manliness. Traditionally, Gamsbärte are exclusively placed on hats worn by men; however, recent developments in dirndl fashion have seen Gamsbärte added to various places on female dresses.

This pin measures approximately 8 1/4 \" long overall with the mount measuring 1 1/2\" long. Pin is shown on a hat for scale, but the hat is NOT included.

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