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Does a Bear Chapeau in the Woods?
British military still using real Canadian bear fur in funny hats |
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18 Oct 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Does a Bear Chapeau in the Woods? British military still using real Canadian bear fur in funny hats Over the past 30 years, Britain's Ministry of Defense has gradually replaced animal furs in ceremonial uniforms -- e.g., leopard-skin hats for military drummers -- with synthetics. But so far nothing has beaten real Canadian bear pelts for those goofy tall hats worn by Britain's red-coated Royal Foot Guards. "Bea ... |
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