Why is it called dippy egg and soldiers?

Chef's answer
A British term that refers to a piece of toast cut into thin strips reminiscent of the formation of soldiers on parade. ... The toast is sliced in this manner so that it can be dipped into the opening of a soft boiled egg that has had the top of its shell removed.
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A British term that refers to a piece of toast cut into thin strips reminiscent of the formation of soldiers on parade. ... The toast is sliced in this manner so that it can be dipped into the opening of a soft boiled egg that has had the top of its shell removed.
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