Lieutenant Colonel Loic Marc Rossier, left, and Captain Lorenz Keusch pose for reporters as they present the Swiss Guard Mezza-Gala uniform in the Swiss Guard Barracks at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 2 ... Yahoo: The Swiss Guards have a new uniform.

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Don't worry, the iconic one remains VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army ... The Swiss Guards have a new uniform.

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Don't worry, the iconic one remains The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday -- but only for special occasions. The dark uniform with gold buttons and ... MSN: World’s oldest (and smallest) army unveils new uniform; ready to guard the pope and the Vatican World’s oldest (and smallest) army unveils new uniform; ready to guard the pope and the Vatican Crux: Swiss Guards get new uniforms, but old ones not going anywhere