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When were the Pontifical Swiss Guards first formed?
They have been in existence since 1506.
What is the highest enlisted rank in the Pontifical Swiss Guards?
It is a Feleweibel or Sergeant-major.
May Swiss Guards marry?
No, not as recruits.
Can an American join the Swiss army?
Yes but you have to hold Swiss citizenship.
What is the difference between a papal knight and a knight knighted by the queen?
The Papal Knighthood ( there are or were various grades of nobility) was purely honorary and not a real title of nobility. One should not confuse the idea of a Papal Knight with the on occasion armored Swiss Guards, who are members of the Swiss Army and in fact a special unit. there are plainclothes men also and they do carry issue SIG * Swiss Industry association, roughly) Automatic pistols- and know how to use them. No US citizen can receive a Title of Nobility though this has been waived for some Presidents ( Sir Ronald Reagan ) and ore recently Edward Kennedy.
When were the Pontifical Swiss Guards first formed?
They have been in existence since 1506.
What is the highest enlisted rank in the Pontifical Swiss Guards?
It is a Feleweibel or Sergeant-major.
Why do the pope's Swedish guards wear those clothes?
The Pontifical Swiss Guard are not Swedish.For more information on the Swiss Guard see the link below.
Where do the pope's soldiers live?
The Swiss Guards are housed in Vatican City where they receive room and board as part of their salary.
What are the soldiers called who guard the Pope?
The Swiss Guard have been serving as the Pope's security since 1506. Their uniforms were designed by Leonardo DiVinci. They act as body guards for the Holy Father while the Vatican Police are charged with the security of the Vatican as a whole.
Why do new Pontifical Swiss Guards get sworn in on 6 May?
It is traditional since that is the date of the 1527 Sack of Rome when 147 of the 189 died defending Pope Clement VII against Charles V.
What country are the Swiss guards based in?
The Swiss guards are generally based in Vatican City.
What is the youngest age to serve as a Pontifical Swiss Guard?
You must be at least 19.
How much does a Pontifical Swiss Guard's uniform weigh?
It weighs eight pounds.
Which army do the Swiss guards belong?
Swiss army.
How many Lieutenant Colonels are in the Pontifical Swiss Guard?
There are two, the Vice-Commandant and the Chaplain.
What is the highest rank in the Pontifical Swiss Guard?
The Commandant of the Guard is an Oberst or Colonel.
