I am seeking a valuation for an exceptionally rare vintage 1970s/early 1980s Conte of Florence puffer ski cap. It features the official woven "POOL SCI ITALIA" (Italian Ski Pool) supplier tag, indicating it was manufactured for Italian National Ski Team athletes or staff during the "Valanga Azzurra" era. The front features white chain-stitch "Rossignol Team" embroidery. The interior retains a designer patent tag reading: "Patented by Expressly Made for Nicola & Aristide". Made of a royal blue nylon exterior shell with functional snap-up ear flaps, and an all-over Conte of Florence monogram print interior with a 60% Wool (Lana) blend lining. It is in pristine, deadstock-adjacent condition with zero yellowing, stains, or fading.
Standard adult size