“Apocalypse Now” starring Robert Duvall as Lt. Colonel Kilgore, is outfitted with different cavalry hat styles all with similar qualities. In some cases he wore the “Kilgore” with the 9th cavalry sabers, the Lt. Col. Rank insignia, and the black and gold acorn band with gold acorns, while in others he simply wore the cross-sabers pin with no rank. After the premiere of the “Apocalypse Now” movie, this Hollywood Legend made the “Kilgore hat” very popular, the 4 ⅝” high crown, 3 ½” medium brim, and the enlisted cross-sabers are recognizable nationwide.
This hat is very popular amongst cavalry troops and their squads. Miller Hats has done extensive research and concluded with a style that we feel best fits the one worn by Lt. Colonel Kilgore in “Apocalypse Now”.
The Apocalypse Now replica made by Miller Hats comes in a high quality 7X fur felt material. The custom hat has a roan leather sweatband, the famous Miller Hats satin liner, grosgrain band and your choice of acorn bands. Our final product is an elegant cavalry hat that will fit you comfortably, that will last you a long time and that gives you a unique look.
