Presidential Guard | |
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Προεδρική Φρουρά | |
![]() Evzone guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens wearing the full dress uniform | |
Active | 24 December [O.S. 12 December[1]] 1868 – present |
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Type | Infantry, ceremonial guards; formerly including cavalry |
Size | Battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Georgios Tzavellas Camp, Athens |
March | Evzonaki |
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Shoulder patch (service uniform) | ![]() |
The Presidential Guard (Greek: Προεδρική Φρουρά, romanized: Proedrikí Frourá) 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 (with interruptions), the guard also included a cavalry company.
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