Bearskin Apr 2026

: Modern British bearskins are roughly 18 inches tall and weigh 1.5 pounds . They are made from the pelts of Canadian black bears , though officers' versions often use female brown bear fur (dyed black) for its superior thickness.

: In 1815, British Foot Guards defeated Napoleon’s Imperial Guard at the Battle of Waterloo. As a mark of their victory, the British regiments adopted the bearskin caps worn by the defeated French units. bearskin

The most iconic use of "bearskin" refers to the tall, fur caps worn by ceremonial units, most notably the . : Modern British bearskins are roughly 18 inches