Swiss Guard
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Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard | Christoph Graf |
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Size | 135 men |
Vice Commander | Philippe Morard |
Motto | "Acriter et Fideliter"; Fiercely and Faithfully |
Founders | Pope Julius II |
Founded | January 22 |
1506 | |
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ID | 2435577 |
About Swiss Guard
The Pontifical Swiss Guard is a minor armed forces and honour guards unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace, serving as the de facto military of Vatican City.