The Great British Guardsman wears the traditional " Home Service Dress" of a scarlet tunic & bearskin. The bearskin hat was worn by British Soldiers in the 17th Century to add to the apparent height & impressive appearance of these troops both on the parade ground & the battlefield. Great British Guardsman can be seen every day guarding Buckingham Palace. This Guardsman wears a plush "bearskin" hat & a red tunic with embroidered epaulets. His belt has a die cast buckle matching his brass buttons. Each Great British Teddy Bear is handmade from the highest quality plush & stands 36cm tall.