Ruby’s personally-owned and -worn hat. Gray Resistol hat with multi-colored hat band, Italian Milan style, size 7 ¾, originally purchased from Titche’s of Dallas Men’s Shop. Printed in large gold embossed capital letters on the inside hat band is “Jack Ruby.” Also included is a business card from his brother Earl Ruby, with a brief statement of provenance written on the reverse which reads, “I authorize this hat as being Jack Ruby’s. Earl Ruby, 11-4-97.” Hat comes in its original mailing box, postmarked November 5, 1997, with Earl Ruby’s return address written on the box. In very fine condition. Rarely seen out and about without a hat, Ruby was referred to as ‘the man in the hat’ immediately after shooting Oswald. At the time of the assassination, he owned three dress hats, including this classic Resistol. RR Auction COA.
