Yellow Serpent Officers, on arriving at the shores of Hingashi and Othard, were more than surprised at how their standard-issue flat top hats back West didn't command the same reverence and respect from their Eastern inferiors (and superiors). To win back their good graces, while sticking with their flat topped tendencies, serpent officers in these lands have adopted the locals' authoritative headgear into their uniforms, ensuring that they have command of their troops, and the latest fashions.