For King and Country
Back in the day of empires and bright uniforms, the fate of nations was decided by one side's ability to walk forward and fire meticulously slow and inaccurate firearms in an easily visible and vulnerable line formation. You have been chosen to serve your beloved king/queen/kaiser/emperor/sultan/koenig who shall serve for all time and NEVER be overthrown by people who don't like absolute control. As you approach the battlefield, you can almost hear the sounds of victory, your battle drummer leading the charge; what could go wrong there? Now go forth and don your comically oversized fluffy hat with pride, FOR KING AND COUNTRY!