Evzone
As Evzone ( singular - plural Evzones , Greek Εύζωνες Evzones , German , Wohlgegürtete ' within the meaning of light infantry), the soldiers of the former royal - Greek bodyguard called. The official name of the elite regiment has been Presidential Guard ( Προεδρική Φρουρά Proedrikí Frurá ) since 1974 .
history
Evzones were called the elite units of the Myrmidons in ancient Hellas. They have a long tradition in the history of Greece as protectors of the Hellenic territories against invading peoples and armies. They also played a crucial role in the revolution against Ottoman rule.
Today's Evzones were founded by King Otto , the court costume was designed by Queen Amalia . It consists of the fustanella (short white pleated skirt) and the fermeli (doublet), which is sewn and embroidered by specially trained soldiers. These include the krossia (apron made of silk strips ) and the tsarouchia ( beaked shoes with tassels).
Since the abolition of the monarchy , the Evzones have provided the presidential guard and perform guard and representational tasks. The Evzones are still an elite regiment of the Greek army .
At Syntagma Square in front of the Parliament building there is an hourly changing of the Evzones in front of the grave of the unknown soldier .
Famous evzones
- Nikolaos Plastiras
- Dimitrios Psarros
- Thrasyvoulos Tsakalotos
- Ioannis Velissariou
- Konstantinos Koukidis
Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece
Changing of the Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece
Guards in front of the Presidential Palace in Athens
Individual evidence
- ^ Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon, Volume 8. Leipzig 1907, pp. 303-320.
