Proof of Purchase

Proof of Purchase
Basic Information
Worn by:	All Classes
Slot:	Cosmetic
Equip region:	Template:Dictionary/items/er error
Released:	Über Update
Availability:	Promotional (Purchase)
Tradable:	No
Craftable:	Yes
Paintable:	No
Nameable:	Yes
Craft No.?:	No
Available Qualities
	Unique
Loadout Stats
	Proof of Purchase; 1 - 100; From another era.; ; ( Not Tradable )

“

If ya done it, it ain't braggin'!

Click to listen

— The Engineer on buying the game

”

The Proof of Purchase is a special headwear item for all classes. It is an olive green Template:W with slight battle damage and Team Fortress 2 logo of a slightly darker shade emblazoned on the side. A narrow belt with a gold buckle extends around the back, over the wearer's neck.

This hat is given to players who purchased Team Fortress 2 before the Über Update on June 23, 2011,^[1] those who receive a gift of the game,^[2] and those who activate a retail copy of the game.

Update history

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

The Proof of Purchase was added to the game.

October 18, 2011 Patch

Fixed the Proof of Purchase not being able to be used in the Rebuild Headgear recipe.

Trivia

The Template:W was also referred to as the Tin Helmet or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to break when hit by a bullet. The hat was famous during the World Wars, in both of which the Allies used the Brodie Helmet.
The helmet is also known as a 'Metal Bowler' in the British military and first came in to service in 1916.
The description references the hat's origins. The hat itself is visible on the Human player model from the early "Invasion" version of Team Fortress 2, as well as the files that were leaked in 2003 with Half-Life 2's source code.
Prior to the Über Update's release, the Proof of Purchase could be seen worn by a BLU Soldier during Meet the Medic.