Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Swiss Guards Unveil New Uniform; Iconic Garb Still Remains
The Swiss Guards, who protect the Pope, have a new, black uniform for special events!
They are not getting rid of the colorful one they are known for.
The new uniform is like an old outfit that officials used to wear a long time ago.
The new outfits cost about 2,000 euros each, and only the leaders will wear them.
The guards are the oldest army in the world, and they need to be Swiss, men, and Catholic to join.
They also need to be in good shape and have done some military training.
The Swiss Guards, the world's oldest army, revealed a new black uniform.
The new uniform is for formal occasions outside the Vatican, not ceremonies.
The new uniform is a rendition of a centuries-old suit, costing around 2,000 euros.
The famous blue, yellow, and red uniform is still in use.
The barracks are being renovated with potential for female recruits in the future.
- Who
- The Swiss Guards
- What
- Unveiled a new black uniform for formal occasions.
- When
- The unveiling took place before the annual swearing-in ceremony.
- Where
- Vatican City
- Why
- To have an additional uniform for nonceremonial events.
- Army's Name
- Swiss Guards
- New Uniform Purpose
- Formal, non-ceremonial events
- New Uniform Color
- Black
- Cost of New Uniform
- Around 2,000 euros (2,300 dollars) apiece
- Original Army Foundation
- 1506 by Pope Giulio II
- Recruitment Requirements
- Swiss, male, Catholic, aged 19-30, minimum 1.74 meters tall, impeccable reputation, high school diploma, completed Swiss military training, driver’s license