Pontifical Swiss Guard Restore Historic Dress Uniform Dropped 50 Years Ago…

The Swiss Guards, who have protected popes for the last five centuries, now have a new uniform. The mostly wool uniform is the recreation of a historic military dress for use at galas and other important dinners and will not replace the iconic red, orange, and blue “grand gala” uniforms for which the guards are famous. The Swiss-made garments were paid for by a benefactor and cost 2,000 euros…

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