Although the bearskin cap is synonymous with British foot guard regiments, it has in fact been worn by several armies around the world. Bearskin hats have been worn in Europe as early as the ...

Insider's reporters attended a Trooping the Colour event for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. During the event in May, guards had different plumes on their hats and varying button patterns.

knows as the Queen's Foot Guards, come from several regiments in the British Army. They are most commonly recognised by their red uniforms, towering black bearskin hats and their commanding ...

Privates in the Foot ... Guards, the Coldstream Guards, The Scots Guards, the Irish Guards and the Welsh Guards. All the regiments wear the ceremonial red tunic and bearskin hats when on guard ...

To commemorate their victory, the British adopted similar hats for the soldiers who guard royal residences. The standard bearskin cap of the Foot Guards is 18 inches, yet weighs just 1.5 pounds.