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A
balaclava,
balaclava helmet
or
ski mask
is a form of
headgear
covering the whole head, exposing only the face (and often only the
eyes). The name "balaclava" comes from Balaklava in the Crimea. During the
Crimean War, knitted balaclavas were sent over to the British troops to help
protect them from the bitter cold weather. They are traditionally knitted
from
wool,
and can be rolled up into a hat to cover just the crown of the head. Modern
balaclavas can be made from a number of materials.
They are often associated with special forces units such as the SAS, or with the IRA or with muggers where they act as a form of disguise.
See also: Mask.
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