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Where does "feather in my cap" come from?

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What is the origin of the saying "feather in my cap"?
Mark, Marble Arch

Answer

Name: Ruth, Whitlow
Answer: It comes from Native American origin. When they would slay an enemy, they would take a feather and put it in their headress, so every feather they had represented a dead enemy. Later on, it had military connotations and that's where medals came from.