UNIFORMS--TAILS

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Tails were often cut off military uniforms by nurses to make bandages; hence, the tradition arose of military coats having cut-off tails. (Source: Mark Boatner, Military Customs and Traditions. REF U766 .B58 1976) (HN)

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