the braided leather band is affixed with some weak glue, a cheap aspect of an otherwise beautiful item. I'd prefer no glue at all, perhaps using the Barmah logo as a pin (the logo clip came off easily when pulled, and part of the band came unglued simultaneously). If this hat were $25 cheaper, or from China, I would expect something like this. But this hat is quite pricey and made in the USA, so I'm little disappointed. However, with the canvas storage bag, sizing bands, and otherwise high quality, it is still a good value and I would recommend. The leather is flawless, soft, and has that smell you only get with genuine full grain. The fit was exactly as described. Overall a great buy, but don't think you can take off that braid without leaving glue behind,as with many of the cheaper hats on here. The band looks good though, so why take it off anyway? I was glad the logo came off easily, tbh. I'd have left it if it were silvery metal.