My wife and I visited Athens last year and visited the old Royal Palace.
Ceremonial Guards were armed!
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My wife and I visited Athens last year and visited the old Royal Palace.
Ceremonial Guards were armed!
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Like the Garands. Not as sure about the footwear.
Dare I say if you put a Red Nose on him he would fit in at the Circus? :lol::lol::lol::lol:
LOL...Dare if you must, but do so in his presence at your own risk...those guys were BIG. I'm 6' and these guys towered over me...maybe 6' 7" or more. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussie48
I'm pretty quick on my feet Mate and doubtful the Greek budget extended to the purchase of any live ammunition. :lol::lol::lol::lol:
These guys did a drill every 30 minutes or so...they looked pretty coordinated themselves. Plus, there were two of them
Just sayin...:D
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I think most of the surplus 30-06 has made its way to the CMP & retailers in the US. Perhaps they heald a few back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussie48
I find it fascinating that the Garand has found its way into so many ceremonial applications. It does look good as a saluting piece, doesn't it?
Bob
I like the black M5 Bayonet & red sling. Still undecided on the Fez & the footwear. Nice Ensemble overall I suppose.
I'd just like to examine the government stampings myself...
I didn't want to appear too interested in the rifles.
But I was kicking myself later. I noticed our tour guide speaking to two very tall young men. They seemed quite chummy and I found out later she was friends with them and they were off-duty ceremonial guards. I would have loved to talk to them about the Garands.
I noticed that the guards had the rear sights cranked up to long range, too.
Wonder why?Quote:
Originally Posted by Calfed
Stood about where this picture was taken and watched this same event in June of 1971. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Calfed
No, what you are seeing is the lace of his whatever you call it :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Calfed
That is cool. Pretty much look the same?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger
You could be right about the sight, but it looks like the rear sight is cranked up in this close up...
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Exactly the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calfed
We were there in mid-March...must have still been in their winter uniform...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester
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It looks like they are trying to kick the Fuzzy Balls off of their feet :) Rick B