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569. MICKEY COHEN'S BLUE WOOL HAT (1913 - 1976) American gangster who started his career as Bugsy Siegel's bodyguard, but said to have been absent at Siegel's death on orders from Meyer Lansky. Cohen later fought for control of the Los Angeles mob, surviving many attempts made by rival Jack Dragna to "eliminate" him, including dynamiting his home, shotgun blasts, and so on. Cohen won out once Dragna lost police protection and found himself in jail. After facing crime hearings with great aplomb, Cohen himself was finally nailed on tax charges, served ten years and jail, and "went straight". A neat Cohen relic, his size 7 1/8 dark blue wool brimmed hat. The hat bears a matching band with brass button, with a multi-colored feather tucked therein. Custom made by hatmaker Kevin McAndrew, and in excellent condition.$300-400
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