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Monday, 24 December 2007, 06:07 GMT

In pictures: Marines' moustaches

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Royal Marines serving in Afghanistan's Helmand province this Christmas are pitting their facial hair-growing skills against each other in a bid for the title, Best Moustache

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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40 Commando decided to hold the contest to lift morale while serving over the festive period.

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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Some chose traditional styles...

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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...while others took inspiration from abroad.

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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Some even sculpted their growth.

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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But others seemed to struggle to produce much hair.

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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Meanwhile, some entrants may face disqualification if their furry top lip turns out to be false.

A Royal Marine sporting facial hair

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Major Alex Murray described the competition as a "morale-boosting bit of fun".

Royal Marines sporting facial hair

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The winners of the bid for hirsute glory will be announced on Boxing Day.

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