How Guards See Through 20-Inch Shako Hats at Ceremonies
Maj. Alistair Ritchie of the Queen's Own Scots Guards explains the sighting method used with the tall shakos worn for Buckingham Palace ceremonies. He notes vision gaps caused by the headgear and describes how guards maintain clearance and awareness during formal events.
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