The quality of the hat impressed me and it was a gift appreciated by a young military manI do wish the no Velcro on the front was an option since the Air Force decided to take it off. Easy to take a razor and cut it off but it will still have needle chew. But not noticeable after a day or two of wear.I've been buying stuff from gadsden & Culpeper for years and I've always been pleased with their products.Feels good and molded to my head like expected.comes flattenedAbsolutely perfect. My boyfriend bought this hat many years ago and absolutely loves it and wears it every day. It was starting to get old and fall apart, so I found the exact one I ordered him a new one. Needless to say he was very excited.