The funniest and most unusual uniforms of the world's armies (32 photos)

11 July 2017

If you think that a military uniform is necessarily a dull khaki robe, then, in principle, you are right. However, ceremonial uniforms, unlike their "everyday" counterparts, can hardly be called mediocre and dull. In various corners of the world, designers work tirelessly to ensure that their country's troops appear before the public in the best possible light during a festive parade.

Greece

It's strange, but often the funniest uniforms are worn by soldiers of the honor guard, who guard quite serious and even holy places. This is what the Greek Evzones look like marching at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens. Not all tourists manage not to laugh at the sight of these guys in completely clown clothes.

Lebanon

And this is what the valiant dog handlers from the K7 division look like with their four-legged subordinates. Trained Lebanese dogs will tear apart anyone who gets in their way. And if no one gets in their way, then they will tear apart their own owners out of sadness and lack of demand. That is why even at the military parade in Beirut, all the instructors are dressed in special anti-dog suits. Funny, but safe.

India and Pakistan

The "Evening Dawn Ceremony" is a complex, highly artistic ritual performed by Pakistani and Indian border guards at the checkpoint in Amritsar to the delight of tourists. It takes place daily before sunset. Something like our changing of the guard at the mausoleum, only funnier.

India

Each state of India has its own uniform, hence the diversity of its styles and flowers.

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Separately It is worth mentioning the Indian border guards who prance on their elegant camels.

France

The parade uniform of the French army marines.

Sappers of the French Foreign Legion. Orange aprons are designed to hold various military tools in the field. Legion veterans are required to wear beards.

Vatican

The Vatican does not have its own army. The Pope is guarded by a mercenary corps of the Swiss Guard, whose uniform was designed by Michelangelo and has not changed for 400 years.

Fiji

This is what the equivalent of our state security service looks like in Fiji. This is the honor guard of the President of Fiji.

Haiti

It is unlikely that anyone would call Haiti a peaceful country. Haitians will always find a reason for armed conflicts, so their military uniforms are usually dirty, camouflaged and bloody. But if it comes to a parade, Haitians do not deny themselves jewelry.

Thailand

Each day of the week in Thailand has its own planet, its own deity, the animal of the deity and, most importantly, its own color. And these helmets look like multi-colored cotton candy =)

South Korea

These courageous and stern warriors belong to elite units and are capable of solving the most difficult combat missions. They just don’t want to show it off, so they traditionally dress in funny yellow robes, white underpants and tall hats.

The South Korean army is not only sad people in robes. Look at the combat swimmers. In honor of the parade, they do not hide their faces under masks and even took the tubes out of their mouths.

Côte d'Ivoire

The name of the capital of Côte d'Ivoire - Abidjan - in the Ebriye language means "cut leaves". And they, in turn, symbolize the end of civil strife. Nevertheless, the country still has an army, and it is it that marches in the parade in front of the presidential palace. The original color scheme allows the soldiers to blend in with the herd of zebras, even though the country is also called the "Ivory Coast".

Iran

Even the photographer who was filming the Iranian army parade in Tehran was not entirely sure whether the army in front of him was Iranian. You must admit that it is very difficult to determine not only the rank, but also the branch of the armed forces by Chinese Kalashnikov assault rifles and green waste from the sewing industry. But the camouflage in the form of lush vegetation is a great help in detecting an Iranian soldier in the desert.

Female troops in Iran

Zimbabwe

In just a decade, Zimbabwe has transformed from a leading African country into laughing stock because of the hyperinflation that happened there. This is what the army of one of the poorest countries in the world looks like.

Italy

And the title of the most elegant and cinematic army is rightfully awarded to Italy. Stylish, impressive and restrained. In such a form you just want to challenge someone to a duel.