18 November, 2010

Swiss Guards at St. Peter's


They don't look that fearsome, do they? They were originally hired because they were regarded as the best mercenaries that money could buy. You'd have to be tough to go out wearing this gear though. Imagine turning up like this in a Manchester pub, eh?

When guarding other parts of the Vatican City, they wear a plain dark blue uniform.
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