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Massacre of Swiss Guards, French Revolution era poster celebrating heroism of Swiss Guards last stand while defending Tuileries Palace 1792 : r/europe
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The Pope's Private Army – 10 Fascinating Facts About the Vatican's Swiss Guards - MilitaryHistoryNow.com
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New recruits of the Vatican's elite Swiss Guard stand at attention during the swearing in ceremony at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican May 6, 2009. The Swiss Guard, founded in 1506
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