The Presidential Guard (Reggimento Corazzieri previously Commando Carabinieri Guardie del Presidente della Republica, commonly known as Corazzieri (Cuirassiers) are an Italian elite military unit and the honor guard of the President of the Italian Republic. Flag of the President of the Italian Republic This is the list of Presidents of the Italian Republic with the title Presidente della Repubblica since 1948. ...

Members of the unit, which is a specialized company of the Carabinieri, are distinguished by their uniforms and height (the minimum height for admission is 190cm, or 6 feet 3 inches). The Carabinieri is the shortened (and common) name for the Arma dei Carabinieri, an Italian military corps of the gendarmerie type with police functions, which also serves as the Italian military police. ...

The unit history dates back to late 14th century, when the Red Count used a lifeguard of archers. In the 16th century, Emmanuel Philibert re-organized the Savoiard army, creating a unit of mounted archers (Guardia D'Onore) that used as personal guard, and which fought brilliantly in the Battle of St. Quentin (1557). This guard saved Charles Emmanuel I during the siege of Mons (1590). Charles Emmanuel created a company of curassiers (Compagnia Corazzieri del Duca), The company was enlarged and resized by the following rulers, until 1854, when the Carabinieri received the role of guards of the King during the campaigns. On 7 February 1868, for the wedding of Prince Umberto with Margherita of Savoy, a honor mounted guard of 80 Carabinieri is formed, the Squadrone Carabinieri Guardie del Re. The new unit is formally recognized as Carabinieri Guardie del Re on 7 January 1870, when it is entrusted of the safety of the king. The performance of the Corazzieri can be judged by the fact that Umberto, once King Umberto I, was victim of two murder attempts, the second one mortal. This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... Amadeus VII (1360 – November 1, 1391), surnamed the Red Count, was Count of Savoy from 1383 to 1391. ... The modern lifeguard profession originated in Australia in 1906 and in the most general sense of the word is defined as an emergency service worker, who is a qualified strong swimmer, trained and certified in water rescue, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); who is responsible for overseeing the safety... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy (July 8, 1528, Chambéry - August 30, 1580, Turin) was Duke of Savoy from 1553 to 1580. ... The Spanish won a significant victory over the French in the Battle of San Quentin (1557) during the Franco-Habsburg War (1551-1559), which Philip II of Spain resumed having gained English support with Queen Mary as an ally. ... Charles Emmanuel I (b. ... The central square and town hall of Mons This article is about the city in Belgium. ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Umberto I or Humbert I of Italy (Umberto Ranieri Carlo Emanuele Giovanni Maria Ferdinando Eugenio of Savoy), (14 March 1844 – 29 July 1900) was the King of Italy from 9 January 1878 until his death. ... Margrethe of Savoy (Turin, November 20, 1851- Bordighera, 1926), was the Queen of Italy during the reign (1878-1900) of her husband, Humbert I. She was the daughter of Ferdinand, Duke of Genoa and granddaughter of Carlo Alberto. ... January 7 is the seventh day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

After the end of the Kingdom of Italy, and the proclamation of the Republic, the unit was re-founded in 1946, and organized as a cavalry squadron. There have been several entities known as the Kingdom of Italy. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Cavalry is also a common misspelling of the Biblical hill Calvary. ... A Squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or naval vessels. ...

References

• ((Italian)) History of the Carabinieri

External links

• ((Italian)) History
• ((Italian)) Uniforms