Presidential Guard (Greece)
The Presidential Guard is a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece. The unit is distinguished as the last unit of Evzones in the Hellenic Army, and is closely associated with the traditional Evzone's uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts in the Greek War of Independence. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. In 1868–1914 and 1937–1973, the guard also included a cavalry company.
Evzone guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens wearing the full dress uniform
Change of the guard at the Old Royal Palace, early 20th century
Evzones in winter everyday dress arrive for the change of the guard, 2009
Evzone regimental standard party during the Italian Republic Day parade, 2006
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens)
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok.
The Tomb in Athens
Inauguration in 1932, with the presence of Turkish delegation
General view
Guard duty by a man of the Hellenic Gendarmerie in 1956