Army uniforms!!!
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The Papal Swiss Guard.
The Papal Swiss Guard. The de facto military of the Vatican City, their psychedelic Renaissance-era uniforms and feather-sprouting helmets look hopelessly out of place in the modern world. The task is serious though: to ensure the safety of the Pope. Only Catholics, singles and the statuesque need apply.
South Korean Army
With so many changes in army fatigues these days, it’s almost becoming nostalgic sporting the classic camouflage print.
Kremlin Guard (Russia)
Russia's guardians of the Kremlin and its treasures has in recent years gone retro, with soldiers being issued with a special ceremonial uniform inspired by infantry regiments circa World War I.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The 'mounties', as they are commonly known, is Canada's version of the FBI. While these men on horseback are technically police officers, they are also responsible for maintaining front-line law and order throughout the country.
The Coldstream Guards
The British Army's oldest and most famous regiment, the Coldstream Guards perform mostly ceremonial duties, such as guarding the Queen. They may however soon lose their traditional bearskin helmets, with animal rights activists baying blood over the killing of Canadian black bears for their fur to make the headdress.
People's Liberation Army (China)
Ubiquitous throughout the recently concluded Beijing Olympics, China's ah bing ge ('soldier brothers' literally translated) can also be found marauding around the streets of the capital daily.
Israeli Defence Forces
Issued with hip-hugging pants and big white belt, the Israeli army uniform must make some sort of fashion statement in the country, especially since women there are required to serve in the armed forces.
The Italian Army
The Bersaglieri ('sharpshooters'), the Italian Army's high-mobile infantry corps, are distinguished by the flowing feathers they wear on their helmets as part of their combat dress. Rich in tradition certainly, although they must be the obvious target of far too many cuckold jokes.
British Army
Britain has seen even royalty don its army fatigues, as exemplified by Prince Harry serving on the front line in Afghanistan since last December.
German Army
If you think these uniforms look straight out of a World War II movie set, you're half-right. The German Army's current ensemble harks back to the days of the Prussian Guard in the early 20th century, though fitted with a modern cut and worn with berets. Its soldiers from the Army Air branch are featured here.
United States Army
Also into digital camouflage uniforms are the protectors of the free world, whose fatigues comes in different shades designed for use in woodland, desert, and urban environments.
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
The 'digital camouflage' uniform is the SAF's most radical revamp of its combat fatigues since the current uniform was introduced in 1983. Featuring tiny pixels, the new attire makes it harder for soldiers to be spotted by the enemy. The fabric has also been designed to dry faster, thus keeping the soldier cool in the warmest of weathers. It will be issued to all servicemen by 2011.