Commandant Jules Repond (1910-1921) created the current uniforms in 1914. While both Michelangelo and a painting of the Pontifical Swiss Guard bearing Pope Julius II on a litter (by Raphael) are often cited as inspiration for the Pontifical Swiss Guard uniform, the actual uniforms worn by those soldiers are of the style which appears by today's standards as a large skirt.
Commandant Jules Repond (1910-1921) created the current uniforms in 1914.
Pope Julius II fostered the Pontifical Swiss Guard and they became "official" on January 22, 1506. It is unknown who designed their uniform, but most fingers point to Michelangelo. However, it was simplified and redesigned by Commandant Jules Repond in 1914. The most recent uniform (as of the late nineties) is constructed out of wool, weighs eight pounds, has 156 pattern pieces, and takes thirty-two hours and three fittings to create.
Commandant Jules Repond (1910-1921) created the current uniforms in 1914.
Pope Julius II fostered the Pontifical Swiss Guard and they became "official" on January 22, 1506. It is unknown who designed their uniform, but most fingers point to Michelangelo. However, it was simplified and redesigned by Commandant Jules Repond in 1914. The most recent uniform (as of the late nineties) is constructed out of wool, weighs eight pounds, has 156 pattern pieces, and takes thirty-two hours and three fittings to create.
Jules Repond created the current uniforms in 1914
If you are referring to the uniforms of the Swiss Guard, their uniforms were designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century.
The Swiss Guard of the Vatican consists of 6 officers and 110 men. All members of the guard must be Swiss, and privates must be unmarried. The men wear colorful uniforms that are thought to have been designed by Michelangelo.
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.
The Papal Swiss Guard or Swiss Guard, a group of men who vow to defend the Vatican and the Pope with their lives. cf link: Vatican web pageThe Swiss Guard.The Swiss Guard. The Swiss Guard celebrated their 500th anniversary of protecting the pope in 2006.
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The Swiss Guard have been serving as the Pope's security since 1506. Their uniforms were designed by Leonardo DiVinci.
Swiss GuardsThe Swiss Guard consists of 6 officers and 110 men. All members of the guard must be Swiss.Clarification:The Swiss Guards are the body guards of the Pope and the only remaining military unit in the Vatican. They do not guard the Vatican, however. The Vatican Police are charged with guarding the Vatican and maintaining law and order. They are not considered members of the military, however.
Swiss Guard was created in 1506.
The Pontifical Swiss Guard are not Swedish.For more information on the Swiss Guard see the link below.
He would be a member of the Swiss Guard.
the last Swiss guard is in the vatican city in rome
Stand of the Swiss Guard happened on 1527-05-06.