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Why does all of the Pope's bodyguard have to be Swiss?
Well, today the guards are still some kind of bodyguards... but it's mainly a sign of sympathy - as Switzerland has been a leading force of reformation, what cost the catholic church much of its influence in Europe at the end of the medieval age. As a consequence of occupation three states formed an agreement in 1291 giving birth to the country Switzerland (now consisting of 20 full and 6 semi-states) - this defence coalition against the earls of Habsburgs led to several battles. The troops, now appearing under the sign of the state of Schwyz (giving name and flag) fought several battles against opponents - making Swiss mercenaries a famous and expensive war equipment until 1515. Swiss mercenaries also fought in northern Italy (Milan was under Swiss control), especially during the milanese wars. The pope used mercenaries as protection squad. After a break due to reformation, Switzerland sent again guards as bodyguards for the pope - their uniform is tradition. Their equipment is modern, the Swiss guards are part of the Swiss army - the only situation they are allowed to served for another country.
Why does the plus sign represent aid?
The plus sign is actually the red cross on the Swiss (Switzerland) flag, as the red cross foundation was founded by a Swiss woman. So the red cross has stayed from the original logo.
What are the Swiss colors?
Red Background With White Cross/Plus Sign In The Middle
What is the logo that has a white plus sign and red outside?
it's swatch <><><> You are describing the Swiss flag- Red with a white cross. Used as the logo on Swiss Army products (Swiss Army knife among others)
What do Swiss forex brokers do?
Swiss Forex brokers are people who trade finance. They are renown for being open and fair and have a reputation for being excellent finance brokers. When broking in Switzerland with Forex brokers you have added protection because Swiss Forex brokers have to sign up to Swiss banks which guarantee deposits up to 100.000 Swiss francs.
How can you know that a hotmail account is still active after many years?
How about trying to sign in?
How many years have passed in the warrior cats series as of sign of the moon?
As of "Sign of the Moon," approximately two years have passed in the Warrior Cats series timeline.
How many years did lebron James sign to play for the Miami Heat?
unknown. - as long as he chooses
How many million years ago was there a sign of animal life?
there was animal life 4.8 million years ago
How many years do you have to be to get in the USMC?
You can have your parents sign off and you can go at 17. or you can wait and go at 18 without having a parent have to sign for you.
Does Mountain Rescue have a white cross with a red background?
The story of the red/white cross as a well recognizable sign continued: Henry Dunant, the Swiss founder of the "Red Cross" introduced the reverse of the Swiss flag (a red cross on a white background) as the sign for the rescue services to be recognized as such on the battle fields. Today, the American Red Cross Association has ensured an exclusive right for the use of this sign in the US. Therefore, when local rescue teams in ski areas want to signal themselves as such, they use the reverse sign of the Red Cross, a white cross on a red background…..which is nothing but the Swiss flag!
Who discovered sign language?
Sign language wasn't discovered. It was created many years ago probably about the same time there was the first deaf person.
