B is for Balaclava. A balaclava is a knitted cap covering the head, neck and shoulders. It comes from the Turkish, named for a small town where British soldiers fought a battle in 1854 during the Crimean War. I get the impression the garment itself does not originate in Turkey, similar hats were worn by soldiers in cold climates elsewhere, it is simply the name that came in to common use after the battle. It seems sad that such a useful piece of kit has become linked with crime.
Linking back to the A to Z Challenge.
Balaclavas are very handy in cold, windy weather.
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