![A military hat called a “Chapeau-bras”—French for a folding hat that can be carried under the arm—which was worn by New York State Militia officer Jacob DeForest when he was the inspector A military hat called a “Chapeau-bras”—French for a folding hat that can be carried under the arm—which was worn by New York State Militia officer Jacob DeForest when he was the inspector](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/KTTRBJ/a-military-hat-called-a-chapeau-brasfrench-for-a-folding-hat-that-KTTRBJ.jpg)
A military hat called a “Chapeau-bras”—French for a folding hat that can be carried under the arm—which was worn by New York State Militia officer Jacob DeForest when he was the inspector
![I know this is a fairly common item but no matter what I search up I cant find what its called, someone please identify this hat. (i was searching things like russian/asian I know this is a fairly common item but no matter what I search up I cant find what its called, someone please identify this hat. (i was searching things like russian/asian](https://preview.redd.it/i-know-this-is-a-fairly-common-item-but-no-matter-what-i-v0-56zph2chgg9a1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce940da710f83b654d976421bdaea6b7722232df)
I know this is a fairly common item but no matter what I search up I cant find what its called, someone please identify this hat. (i was searching things like russian/asian
![Sold at Auction: Hat called "ros" of the Spanish royal guard. Nowadays it is more common the white one. In the center the coat of arms of the GR and the airon Sold at Auction: Hat called "ros" of the Spanish royal guard. Nowadays it is more common the white one. In the center the coat of arms of the GR and the airon](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/Setdart/83/751283/H22806-L337350852.jpg)