Swiss Guards — n. a corps of Swiss mercenary soldiers, esp. those hired as Vatican bodyguards to the pope * * * Italian Guardia Svizzera corps of Swiss soldiers responsible for the safety of the pope. Often called “the world s smallest army,” they serve as… … Universalium
Corps of Gendarmerie of Vatican City — Gendarme Corps of Vatican City State Corpo della Gendarmeria dello Stato della Città del Vaticano Agency overview Formed 1816 Legal personality Governmental: Government agency … Wikipedia
Pontifical Gendarmerie — ▪ Vatican City police Italian Gendarmeria Pontifica former police force of Vatican City. The Pontifical, or Papal, Gendarmerie was created in the 19th century under the formal supervision of the pope. The gendarmes were responsible for… … Universalium
1872 Swiss revolver — Model 1872 The Model 1872 revolver (Ordonnanzrevolver 1872 or revolver d ordonnance modèle 1872) was the service sidearm of the Swiss Army. It was later refined to the Model 1878 revolver. They were manufactured in Belgium by Pirlot Frères for… … Wikipedia
Military police — The Singapore Armed Forces Military Police Command providing security coverage at the Padang in Singapore during the National Day Parade in 2000 … Wikipedia
Military of Vatican City — The State of the Vatican City lies entirely within Rome, the capital of Italy. Therefore, its military defense is provided by Italy. Vatican City has no armed forces. It does, however, have within its borders the Pontifical Swiss Guard or Swiss… … Wikipedia
France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… … Universalium
List of militaries by country — This is a list of militaries by country, including the main branches and sub branches. Note that some countries have no military. Contents: Top · 0–9 · A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X … Wikipedia
Colours, standards and guidons — In the age of line tactics, the unit colour was an important rallying point for the troop. In military organizations, the practice of carrying colours, standards or Guidons, both to act as a rallying point for troops and to mark the location of… … Wikipedia
Military beret — US Army Private wearing Black beret with Distinctive Unit Insignia (Unit Crest) on the US Army Beret Flash Berets have been a component of the uniforms of many armed forces throughout the world since the mid 20th century. Military berets are… … Wikipedia
