Bearskin Collection

Poster for Welsh Guards
Smart men wanted to join the Welsh Guards, pictured here in full uniform during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at St. James Palace

British Military Poster - Inter-war period
Smart Men Wanted, rates of pay for soldiers enlisted or re-enlisted, Scots Guards, on or after 26 October 1925. Coloured chromolithograph recruitment poster after A W Baylis, 1925

The Colours: advance of the Scots Guards at the Alma, 1899 (oil on canvas)
BAL3952 The Colours: advance of the Scots Guards at the Alma, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Lady (Elizabeth Southerden Thompson) (1846-1933); 98x155.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Band of the Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

King Edward VIII
EDWARD VIII Portrait of King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor photogrpahed in full dress uniform

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Bandsman, Piper and Drummer of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Date: circa 1908

Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261004 Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

British Military Recruitment Poster, WWI
His Majestys Coldstream Guards, God Save the King. Chromolithograph recruitment poster after Ernest Ibbetson, 1914. Showing central group in various uniforms

British Military Poster - Inter-war period
Grenadier Guards, smart men wanted. Colour chromolithograph poster after A W Baylis, 1927. Published by HMs Stationery Office

Three Coldstream Guards -- Crimean Braves
Three Coldstream Guards posing in uniform, with their weapons, in a photograph entitled Crimean Braves. The men are Joseph Numa, John Potter and James Deal

Grenadier Guards at St Michaels Mount
The 2nd Battalion of the Grenadier Guards visit St Michaels Mount, West Cornwall

The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour
circa 1910s

Coldstream Guards on a Christmas and New Year card, changing sentry duty in the snow. Date: circa 1890s

Pipe Major of The Scots Guards in full ceremonial dress. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Detachment of The Black Watch in Dundee, Scotland
Threatening encounters between rioters and the police in Dundee, Scotland, brought a large detachment of The Black Watch to the city

Scots Guards marching along The Mall, Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Officer of the 11th Hussars. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Recruiting Bands / Wwi
A poster asking for people to donate to or join a recruiting band, a popular method of recruiting men during World War One

Portrait of a guard in a bearskin busby standing in front of a sentry box outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Drummer Boy / Grenadier
Drummer boy of the Grenadier Guards

Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895 (colour litho)
5235836 Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895 (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895)

Military / Sentry Relieved
A sentry being relieved (Coldstream Guards)

Pipe Band, Tomintoul, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace - Christmas card
Changing of the (Scots) Guards at Buckingham Palace - Christmas greetings card design by Harry Payne for Raphael Tuck & Sons. Date: circa 1908

Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War 1854
Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War. Date: 5th November 1854

Bass Drummer of the Northumberland Fusiliers in his traditional ceremonial costume, featuring the whole skin of a leopard Date: circa 1910s

The Royal Scots Greys - 2nd Dragoons. Officer - Review order. The Colonel-in-Chief was (at this time) Tsar Nicholas II ! Date: circa 1910s

Duke and Duchess of York in Edinburgh
Late in May 1929, the Duke and Duchess of York visited Edinburgh, Scotland. This photograph shows the Duke, in the full Dress of the Cameron Highlanders, walking with the Duchess to a service at St

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Official Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Changing the guard at the Royal Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261003 Noble, Dawson and Harper, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Gordon Highlanders dipping the colours to royalty on Constitution Hill. Date: circa 1908

Sir Winston Churchill as a Lieutenant in the 4th Hussars in 1895 (photogravure)
STC364889 Sir Winston Churchill as a Lieutenant in the 4th Hussars in 1895 (photogravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2636975 Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Coldstream Guards (colour litho)
3095831 The Coldstream Guards (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coldstream Guards. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875. The Mandan traditionally lived along the banks of the Missouri River and two of its tributaries, the Heart and the Knife

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, New Guard marching, colourful spectacle and British pageantry, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Corporal - Drummer Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Corporal - drummer. Royal Welsh Fusiliers (1903-4) in Full dress. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Oath ritual of the Samoyed-heathens on a bear hide, 1862-1887. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Oath ritual of the Samoyed-heathens on a bear hide, 1862-1887. From an album of 32 original watercolors from the library of Tsar Nicholas II

Bear's Belly, Arikara Indian half-length portrait, facing front, wearing bearskin, c1908

Presentation of Colours to the Victoria Rifles at Montreal, Canada, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
Presentation of Colours to the Victoria Rifles at Montreal, Canada, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Notman. The Victoria Rifle Corps, Montreal

Uniform of Officer and Sergeant of the Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, Duke of Albany s) - formed in 1778 by Earl of Seaforth. Date: 1942

The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. Creator: Unknown
The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. One of the great tourist attractions of London: This ceremony takes place every morning at 10.30 at St James Palace

Changing of the Guard, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

Guards on Horseback, Changing of the Guard, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Pictured are the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards providing a large Guard of Honour at Buckingham Palace for the ceremonial arrival of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in London

Garde de Paris a Pied
3782922 Garde de Paris a Pied; (add.info.: Garde de Paris a Pied: member of Municipal Guard of Paris which was originally created by Napoleon I to maintain order and suppress riots in Paris)

Garde de Paris, with his horse
3782920 Garde de Paris, with his horse; (add.info.: Garde de Paris, with his horse: member of Municipal Guard of Paris which was originally created by Napoleon I to maintain order)

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"Bearskin: A Symbol of Honor, Tradition, and Bravery in the British Military" Step into a world where history meets valor, as we explore the captivating significance within the British military. From the striking poster for Welsh Guards to the inter-war period's iconic British military poster, this timeless headgear has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The colors unfurl with pride as we witness the advance of the Scots Guards at Alma through an exquisite oil painting from 1899. The Band of Coldstream Guards marches past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour rehearsal, epitomizing precision and discipline that resonates throughout London's streets. Intriguingly adorned by Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in a World War I recruitment poster, bearskins become a symbol not only of strength but also resilience amidst turmoil. Three Coldstream Guards stand tall as Crimean Braves on a Christmas and New Year card - their unwavering spirit encapsulated in every brushstroke. Grenadier Guards stationed at St Michaels Mount evoke images of steadfast guardianship while donning their majestic bearskins. Meanwhile, Pipe Major of The Scots Guards mesmerizes with his melodic tunes that echo through time itself. A detachment from The Black Watch proudly parades through Dundee's streets - embodying Scotland's rich heritage intertwined with bravery forged on countless battlefields. And who can forget those awe-inspiring moments when Scots Guards march along The Mall during Trooping the Colour? Their synchronized steps reverberate with national pride. Beyond its visual allure lies a deeper meaning; each bearskin represents centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. It embodies honor earned through sacrifice and dedication to duty – an emblematic reminder etched into every thread. As we delve into these glimpses from history, let us pay homage to those who have worn this iconic headdress – men and women whose unwavering commitment to their country has made them true heroes.