bearskin hat

Tall furry cap

A bearskin hat is a tall fur cap worn as part of ceremonial military dress, most famously by the British Royal Guards at Buckingham Palace.

Made from the pelt of a black bear, these hats stand about eighteen inches tall and create an imposing silhouette.

Despite their name, they're often called busbies, though technically a busby is a shorter, different style of military headgear.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G