Marine Corps head Gen. James Amos will make the final decision. According to the memo obtained by The Post, requiring all troops to use the Daly cover will cost $8,221,958.

Stetson utilized mass production and even once produced 3.3M hats in one year. There is an interesting Marine Corps tie further along in the Stetson family history. Of note, John B. Stetson even ...

Officials will vote by Friday on whether to adopt the new hat or stay with the existing hat. The final decision lies with General James Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps.