"Some people are fond of saying that the "tricorne" (actually a cocked hat) which I wear is supposed to be worn with the point facing straight ahead, rather than off to the side. They could not be more wrong. Let's talk about the reason why."
Amaze your friends with this bit of trivia the next time you watch, "The Patriot", or other 18th Century based movies.
I can confirm from my own reenacting experiences that muskets can and will bump against any broad brimmed hat, and even knock it off.
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