Standard Oil didn't sue random competitors — they sued the ones close enough to worry about. Red Hat Motor Oil & Gasoline drew a lawsuit from the makers of Red Crown, who considered the name and mark too similar to their own. That legal fight is a big part of why genuine Red Hat pieces are as scarce as they are today.
6oz stainless steel flask, double-walled construction, smooth powder-coated finish. Vintage Red Hat Motor Oil & Gasoline emblem printed on the front. Slips easily into a jacket pocket or glove box. Hand wash recommended.
Whatever the courtroom outcome, Red Hat material never circulated in the volume that Red Crown did — collectors today treat any surviving Red Hat piece as a genuine find rather than a routine one.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors who chase genuinely rare brands, classic car enthusiasts, groomsmen, and gas station history buffs who like a good trademark-fight story.
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