Who does the Swiss Guard guard?
Pontifical Swiss Guard Pontifical Swiss Guard The Pontifical Swiss Guard (also "Papal Swiss Guard", or just "Swiss Guard"; Latin: "Pontificia Cohors Helvetica" or "Cohors Pedestris Helvetiorum a Sacra Custodia Pontificis"; ; ; ) is a small force maintained by the Holy See that is responsible for the safety of the Pope, including the security of the Apostolic Palace. The Swiss Guard serves as the "de facto" military of Vatican City. Established in 1506 under Pope Julius II, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is among the oldest military units in continuous operation. The dress uniform is of blue, red, orange and yellow with a distinctly
Swiss Border Guard authorities of Switzerland, with both sides cooperating on a regular basis. The Swiss Border Guard has three strategic areas of work: These strategic areas fall within the original legal framework of the Swiss Border Guard. However, customs related duties are heavily prioritised and customs law is relied upon to fulfil all additional duties. Additionally, the cantons of Switzerland can and have delegated additional competences to the Swiss Border Guard. The Swiss Border Guard has no own aircraft, therefore the Swiss Border Guard is supported by the Swiss Air Force with Helicopters (with and without FLIR) and the RUAG Ranger. Customs