Part of soldier's uniform displays flesh and blood (8)
I believe the answer is:
bearskin
'part of soldier's uniform' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'flesh and blood' is the wordplay.
'flesh' becomes 'skin' (flesh is one's skin).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'blood' becomes 'bear' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'skin' put after 'bear' is 'BEARSKIN'.
'displays' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bearskin that I've seen before include "Busby" , "Capital asset" , "piece of military uniform" , "Military cover" , "Tall, fur regimental headdress" .)