Swiss Guard | Guardia Svizzera | Schweizer Garde | Tribute 2019 [Sabaton - The Last Stand]

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is the de facto military of the Vatican City. Established in 1506 under Pope Julius II, the Swiss Guard is responsible for the safety of the Pope, including the security of the Apostolic Palace. Recruits to the guards must be unmarried Swiss catholic males between 19 and 30 years of age who have completed basic training with the Swiss Armed Force. The commanding languages of the Guard are German and Italian. The Swiss Guard is equipped with traditional weapons, such as the halberd, as well as with modern firearms.

Music: Sabaton – The Last Stand

The song is about the "Sacco di Roma" (engl: Sack of Rome). On 6 May 1527, Rome was conquered by an army of 24,000 German, Spanish and Italian mercenaries. While 147 of 189 guardsmen defended the St. Peter's Square, the other 42 guardsmen and the Pope Clement VII escaped to the Castel Sant'Angelo. After a few weeks of siege, Clement VII surrendered.

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[watchyoursix]

This video does not serve the reputation of the Catholic Church, but only the Swiss Guard!

[willf.]

Finally, a Last Stand video that features its actual subject and not the Crusades. I can die happy.

[tarn]

To wear those uniforms they have to be biggest badasses on planet.

[JoeBob-vewc]

People see the funny uniforms and all that and don't realize those men are a elite fighting forces that has years of training.

[jessicahowe]

I love that band! Thank you for using one of their songs Great tribute also!!

[David-nsym]

The Swiss guard saved the pope in the 1500s and the story is fascinating. During the French Revolution in the 1700s over 500 died protecting the pope in France.

They don’t always wear the half plate and they are trained with all manner of guns etc

[jounilojander]

If I remember right this is year 1527 when Vatican was attacked. And Swiss Guard defended so long that Pope got out from building. I love history and Sabaton makes good music!

[markhartshorn]

Learning about their sacrifice I suddenly have a new found respect for these guys respect well earned

[Juak]

Epic and legendary army, with very specific criteria and requirements to join . GG to these guys.

[randycastro]

Never forget the Swiss guards who died on 1506 AD

[dunzek]

Finally I can see the Pope in his dope-pope mobile. He's literally what the song is half about and so it's good that you put him in. Other tributes only focus on the guards.

[rifqitaqiuddin]

Now this is the right footage for the music.

[Ehrenmann]

Einfach geil! Dein bestes Video bis jetzt, weiter so :)

[randomwalk]

Kaspar Röist We'll remember 06/05/1527

[grake]

Finally... ♥️ Als nächstes die Fremdenlegion :)

[graywolfalphaone]

sad so few have seen such a good tribute video...

[lenonweiss]

Modern und Traditionell bravo.... So stelle ich mir die zukunft der menschen und kirche

[raphaelluiz]

Ave Christus Rex Universorum Ave Maria Deus Vult
I m Portuguese and i live in Brasil, how cam i join swiss guard, I would love to serve God and the Catholic Church by defending the Catholic Church clergy and the faithful

[SkidPeter]

Please make one on Vatican Gendarmerie

[andrzejwojciga]

Glory to Swiss Guard. Best regards from Poland.