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 appears as 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 have purchased Team Fortress 2 before the Über Update on June 23, 2011^[1], those who received a gift of the game^[2], and those who activated a retail copy of the game.

Update history

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

The Proof of Purchase was added to the game.

Bugs

The Proof of Purchase clips significantly when taunting with a melee weapon as Sniper. [1]
When a Spy disguises as a victim wearing the Proof of Purchase, the hat will clip with the disguise's head.
The Proof of Purchase disappears upon death.

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 description references the hat's origins. The hat itself is visible on the Human Commando player model from the early Invasion version of Team Fortress 2, as well as the TF2 Alpha leak that was leaked in 2003 with Half-Life 2's beta.
- The hat can also be seen in two concept images that appear on the Artwork section of TeamFortress.com [2] [3]