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| General Description | The Hellenic Parliament, Acropolis, Tomb of the Unknown and the President of the modern Greek Republic are protected by crack Evzone Guards. The Evzoni are mentioned as far back as the writings of Homer as kilted elite warriors. |
| Front Description | The Evzoni wear a unique uniform that could not be confused with any other solder in the world. No matter what version or time of year he wears a red-tasseled phareon cap, the foustanella kilt, tsarouchia shoes, a leather cartridge belt and white woolen breeches. The foustanella kilt (it's not a skirt!) is made of 100 feet of material pleated 400 times (historically one pleat for every year of Turk occupation). The tsarouchia wooden shoes weigh over 3lbs a piece; have 60 hob-nails in the sole and a black pompom over the toes. The Service uniform tunic is khaki. In summer a cotton tunic is worn while in dress uniform. A winter uniform known as the Macedonian is made of heaver fabric and has a thick blue woolen tunic. |
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