Every year, on the 6th of May, new recruits to the Vatican's Swiss Guards are sworn in.
Why the 6th of May, you might ask?
Well, in 1527 Rome was sacked. Not the first time, but it occurred during one of the many wars which occur in Europe over the centuries. (Note, both Ukraine and Russia - some of it anyway - are in Europe, so European War part 753, or so.)
During that particular sacking of Rome, there were 189 Swiss Guardsmen in service to the Pope. They died, to a man. On the 6th of May, 1527.
The uniforms those men wore are the same as those worn today.
I'm doing more research but it sounds like a Vignette might come out of this. As a bit of background, here's a rerun from 2017.
Tourists might mock the Swiss Guards at the Vatican ...
I don't, tough soldiers they are, don't let that uniform kid you, these men know how to fight and die.
They've proven that throughout history.
More to come ...
Foreshadowing ...
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