Addressing James Cartlidge, the defence procurement minister, they added: “While the look of today’s towering cap is iconic, the material it’s made from is most certainly not. “Replacing the bearskin with faux fur would allow the history of the caps to endure in a way that reflects modern society’s respect …
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