Abstract: The present invention is directed to a detachable protective headgear attachment for engagement to a hat having an upturned inner band. The headgear attachment comprises substantially rectangular engagement clips having upper and lower portions, and upper and lower tabs, wherein the upper tab extends from the upper portion and the lower tab extends from the lower portion, the upper and lower tabs being opposingly situated. The headgear attachment further comprises a substantially rectangular flexible protective shield comprising an upper and lower portion, wherein the engagement clips are attached to the upper portion of the flexible shield, and wherein the flexible shield depends from the engagement clips.