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Why do British soldiers wear big hats?

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The tall, black fur hat worn by Grenadier Guards as British Royal Guards is called a bearskin because the entire hide of a black bear is required to make one. The five regiments of the British army that form the Queen's Guard require 50 to 100 new hats each year. read more

A bearskin is a tall fur cap, usually worn as part of a ceremonial military uniform. Traditionally, the bearskin was the headgear of grenadiers and remains in use by grenadier and guards regiments in various armies. read more

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