Originally posted by rogg
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I also have the Rousselot book which is very good but afaiac, not as good as the plates which of course are much, much more expensive in the long run.
The bearskin was an expensive item that needed a lot of care and grooming to keep it looking good and the fact that the shako was more practical and better to stand up to the elements, but then again, some commanders insisted on keeping the bearskin for their own reasons like tradition, style etc.
Paul

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