Bearskins: The soldiers of the Grenadiers, the Coldstream, the Scots, Welsh and Irish Guards are instantly recognised in their tall, bearskin hats. Many of these are made by the firm of L. Silberston and Sons Ltd., of London. The beginning of the end. A frame goes neatly into the sewn skin. The headband is of stiff felt, in a variety of sizes. ©2006 TopFoto/Ken Russell