where can i find the dimensions of a guardsmans bearskin?

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i wish to re create a guards bearskin of the crimean pattern i understand there isnt much differance to todays is this correct ? but need info and size/and style or even better a pattern
 
The standard bearskin of the British Foot Guards is 18 inches tall, weighs one and a half pounds and is made from the fur of the Canadian black bear.

The early version of the bearskin worn by the Grenadier Guards had a leather peak. The 1822 Dress Regulations describe it: 'Bearskin; sixteen inches deep, a gilt plate with king's arms in front, gold bullion tassels on the right side, gilt scales and grenades, black leather peak. Plume; white hair twelve inches long with a gilt grenade socket'. Picture at the link.
 
I once asked a guardsman for the dimensions of his bare skin. He took me into his sentry box and showed me.
 
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