CE024 Vatican Swiss Guard Officer
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Description
Commissioned Officers wear breastplates that are finely engraved and more elaborate than those of the lower ranks. Under the armour is worn a ‘shirt’ of 16th Century chain mail.
There are many ceremonial guard units and regiments around the world including the officers and men of ‘The Swiss Guard’ the soldiers who guard the gates of the Vatican City and protect the life of the Pope.
First recruited in 1505 from the German speaking cantons of Switzerland these Guardsmen have been described as ‘the most peaceful military unit in the world!’ The Swiss Guard has one Captain Commandant, two full Lieutenants and two Second Lieutenants, one Chaplain and fifteen Sergeants plus, of course, around 130 Guardsmen (including musicians).
Anyone who has ever visited Rome must also see St.Peter’s Square and the Vatican. If you have done so then you have probably encountered one of the oldest and most colourful military units in the world .... The Pontifical Swiss Guard.
Founded in 1506 these Swiss soldiers have provided security for the Pope himself and for the precincts of Vatican City for more than 500 years.
Their ceremonial uniform, as seen in our new figures, harks back to renaissance times. It was, at one time, suggested that the great painter and sculptor Michaelangelo designed them.
Our four figures form a colourful little group that can be collected in multiples to form a beautiful display that is certainly a change from all the “blood, mud and grime” of some of our other series.
Note : This item has a RRP US$ 39. The above A$ price is indicative only and A$ price will be based on day you order.
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