|Gardes Suisses| #6753536
Description
In 1616, Louis XIII of France gave a regiment of Swiss infantry the name of Gardes Suisses (Swiss Guards). The new regiment had the primary role of protecting the doors, gates and outer perimeters of the various royal palaces.[7] In its early years this unit was officially a regiment of the line, but it was generally regarded as part of the Maison militaire du roi de France. During the 17th and 18th centuries the Swiss Guards maintained a reputation for discipline and steadiness in both peacetime service and foreign campaigning. Their officers were all Swiss and their rate of pay substantially higher than that of the regular French soldiers.[8] Internal discipline was maintained according to Swiss codes which were significantly harsher than those of the regular French Army.
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| 11 Aug 2026, 06:17 | 1 | first reading |
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Owned by @Roi_LouisAuguste as measured.
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@Roi_LouisAuguste — Louis XVI (rank 255)
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