Swiss Guardsis is the name given to the Swiss soldiers who served as bodyguards, ceremonial guards, and palace guards at foreign European courts since the late 15th century. Security is deeply rooted throughout Swiss history.  Swiss guards have a high reputation for discipline and loyalty to their employers.

Various units of Swiss Guard existed for hundreds of years. The earliest such detachment was the Swiss Hundred Guard at the French court (1497-1830). This small force was complemented in 1567 by a Swiss Guard regiment. The Papal Swiss Guard in the Vatican was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still exists. In the 18th century several other Swiss Guards existed for periods in various European courts.

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