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Old 6th Apr 2018, 16:39
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Unfortunately TTN, a Bates hat is not a Bates hat as you and I remember them, as I discovered to my cost and annoyance.

The Bates name was sold and the Bates original was not retained by the purchaser but an inferior style offered as a Bates hat.

Now that all kit comes from 'stores' the No: 1 trousers don't have belt loops nor a back pocket, the hat is horrid to behold and most of the other stuff is cheap and second rate.

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