I saw them 5 years ago...:)! Very impressive :)! They are really special and the Wikipedia says :
The dress uniform is of blue, red, orange and yellow with a distinctly Renaissance appearance. The modern guard has the role of bodyguard of the Pope. The Swiss Guard are equipped with traditional weapons, such as the halberd, as well as with modern firearms. Since the failed assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981, a much stronger emphasis has been placed on the Guard's non-ceremonial roles, and has seen enhanced training in unarmed combat and small arms.
Recruits to the guards must be unmarried Swiss Catholic males between 19 and 30 years of age who have completed basic training with the Swiss Armed Forces.
The unit's security mission is assisted by the Corps of Gendarmerie of Vatican City.
I saw them 5 years ago...:)! Very impressive :)! They are really special and the Wikipedia says :
The dress uniform is of blue, red, orange and yellow with a distinctly Renaissance appearance. The modern guard has the role of bodyguard of the Pope. The Swiss Guard are equipped with traditional weapons, such as the halberd, as well as with modern firearms. Since the failed assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981, a much stronger emphasis has been placed on the Guard's non-ceremonial roles, and has seen enhanced training in unarmed combat and small arms.
Recruits to the guards must be unmarried Swiss Catholic males between 19 and 30 years of age who have completed basic training with the Swiss Armed Forces.
The unit's security mission is assisted by the Corps of Gendarmerie of Vatican City.
They have an interesting background. It was great to see them in real. Thanks for sharing the info.😌
That is very cool! I would love to see it some day... Go Go Appics, lol!
This will be the year for Appics. Crossing fingers.