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 finished product, the headgear of one of the world's smartest and most famous military types. A sentry stands on guard at Buckingham palace, peering through the fringe of Russian fur over his eyes. 1957 ©2006 TopFoto/Ken Russell