Tall, Dark, and Furry: a History of the Bearskin

Now most famously associated with the British Royal Guards, the Bearskin is a tall fur hat that was once the attribute of the elite grenadiers of various nations. Long since obsolete as field wear, it continues to be worn in dress uniforms in several countries from Denmark to Sweden to Belgium to Italy. Traditionally made of bear fur, controversy has arisen over this practice, with some nations switching to synthetic alternatives.

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The bearskin I am wearing comes from ebay

Title sequence designed by Alexandre Mahler
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