Swiss Guard by junge1
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Pope Benedict XVI steps down, the first pope to do so in 600 years, but the Swiss Guard soldiers on. The name Swiss Guard generally refers to the pontifical Swiss Guard of Holy See. They were formed in 1506 by Pope Julius II.
At the moment the force numbers 110 men. The force provides ceremonial duty, assists at the Vatican functions - and has a real function of actually protecting the pope.
To be able to join the Swiss Guard the applicant must be a Swiss citizen, must be a catholic male, not married, between 19 and 30 years old, completed his mandatory Swiss military service, must be of good moral and ethical background, at least 174 cm tall, and must have either a professional diploma or a high school degree.
Applicants sign up for a minimum of 2 years.
This picture was taken in July 1995 and is scanned,
Sig...
Comments (32)
yeah they cannot use any grunts there lol.
wonderful. good information
Excellent shot!
Wonderful shot. They sure do have colorful uniforms!
Love the uniform you would have to be committed to the service to wear that..really committed!!
I had to look up those uniforms, because they have such a distinctive style! Apparently they were designed in the very early 1900s, but based on a Renaissance style. Very cool!
Shining.
Thanks for the Info :-) Wonderful capture!!!
A great image here for sure.
Very cool image Sig even cooler information
That is interesting, love the pov!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Swiss gurd uniforms were disigned by Michelangelo by order of Pope Julius II. Wonderful image
Beautiful shot.
Great capture and narrative of the Swiss Guard!
Wonderfully done and TY for information !!!
A great shot Sig and I see they have 'pretend' guns!!
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
wonderful capture !
no disregard for their abilities , but their uniforms look more like court jesters superb shot
A fine shot of these special gaurds for the Pope.Good to see that they are remainung on duty in their colorful uniforms.
GREAT CAPTURE
A most apt and interesting post given current events.I knew of the Swiss Guard but did not know they are actual Papal Bodyguards. That being said, I'm not a believer and so with the greatest respect, through my eyes.......The woman on the left looks like she has recognized the woman in pink as 'Damien' in disguise. The guard on the left looks like David Beckham, given the military service, you'd think they'd give him a real pistol, though the guard on the right looks nervous enough to make me think those fingers may be loaded. These guys are Swiss Guard so the clothes go with the job, but what excuse does the receptionist behind the desk have...? Ok, now if I get struck by lightening when I click 'submit', I may have to re-think this......here goes.....
This is very interesting info and image. :)))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing. :))))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :))))))
Great shot and informations, thanks.
excellent capture
An excellent capture and narrative , Sig; your photo also reminds me of a female friend of mine who had just been back from Rome and me asking her for her most vivid memories of the place, and she replied : 'The Swiss Guards!'...:-)
Hope there are no bullet's in his hand pistol
good looking guys, nice capture!
Fantastic pic
Great shot and portraying, Sig. Also interesting historical info on the subject.+5