Ceremonial Guards and Marching Bands

Formal ceremonies featuring military guards and bands in traditional uniforms, exhibiting discipline and elegance during important national events.

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regimental Cavalry, NR

Mr. Sebastien Chenu (National Rally) Vice-President of the National Assembly, welcomed by a guard of honor of Republican Guards and drums, on his way to the Sessions Hall. National Assembly. Paris. Ile-de-France. 2024-06-06.

Santiago. Chile. South America. Military band plays at changing of the guard at Palacio de la Moneda, seat of President of Chile.

Chile, Santiago, Palacio de la Moneda, Presidential Palace, changing of the guards ceremony.

Wachbataillon (Guard battalion) of the German Bundeswehr, airport Cologne-Bonn, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Kremlin, soldiers of the Presidential Regimental Cavalry, NR

Copenhagen, Denmark, Amalienborg, Changing of the Guard

Madrid, 01/06/2023. Royal Palace. Celebration of Military Easter presided over by SS.MM. Kings Felipe VI and Doña Letizia, attended by the president of the government, Pedro Sánchez, and the ministers Margarita Robles and Grande Marlaska. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

Madrid, May 31, 2014, Historical reenactment of the War of Independence in Barajas Photo: © Angel Navarrete ....Archdc.

North Korea, Pyongyang. Kim Il Sung Square with soldiers being briefed

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Cavalry in full regalia on their way to the Presidential Palace in Warsaw to take place in memorial activities surrounding the mourning for the victims of the Smolensk airplane cra

Bulgarian military band members raise the NATO flag during the playing of the NATO anthem during a hand over ceremony of the NATO Multinational Battlegroup in Bulgaria at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Oct. 17, 2022. The battlegroup, previously led by the Republic of Bulgaria, is now under the direction of the Republic of Italy with troops from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, and the United States.

Greece Athens Greek Parliament changing of the guard

Soldiers of the Staff Music Corps, recorded during the final roll call of the Bundeswehr missions MINUSMA and EUTM Mali at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin, 22.02.2024

The changing of the guard of the Evzones in front of the Greek Parliament at Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, Europe

Red Army Soldiers, Beijing, China

Guard of Honour at Quirinale Palace, Rome, Italy.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

traditional costume and shooting train at the Oktoberfest in Munich 2024 a Special Highlight of the Oktoberfest is the traditional costume and shooting train on the Opening WE

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, march into their performance during Army Day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 5, 2022. Army Day at the Alamo honors the culture of Army commands that support Joint Base San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and the Alamo.

Military parade, Beijing, People's Republic of China

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark; Palace guards

Behind the Scenes: Guards patrolling in Beijing, China February 21, 2009.

Col. Stephen Capehart, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Chaney the senior enlisted advisor assigned to 3/4th ABCT uncase the 3/4th ABCT colors during a transfere of authority ceremony between the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division and 3/4th ABCT, Zagan, Poland, June 23, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

Military musicians after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade in ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - MAY 05, 2016: Military musicians after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade in St. Petersburg in May Copyright: xZoonar.com/MaximxMitsunx 9265420

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

NA, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. The Halifax Citadel Cadets, 78th Highlanders

Taken During A Reception with Military Honors in Berlin, 23 08 2024 Berlin Germany

France. Seine Et Marne. Coulommiers. Celebrations Of November 11Th. Gendarme Officier Close To Men In Napoleon Army Costumes.

Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek soldiers, Evzones, marching beside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Parliament building.

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed force guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State.

Guard soldier at the Court of Honour, Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece

ATHENS, GREECE, MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece, Europe

Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, photographed during the welcome of Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, at the Chancellery in Berlin, 10.07.2023., Berlin, Germany, Europe

Russia, Moscow, The Kremlin. Kremlin guards. (Editorial Usage Only)

Republic Day parade, delhi, india Copyright: xNirbhayxJain/DinodiaxPhotox

Chinese Honor Guard, Beijing, China.

Malta, Valletta, In Guardia military re-enactors in 15th century uniforms, Triq il-Repubblika street, NR

Honor guard at Martyrs´ Shrine, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China, Asia

Greek soldiers beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament Building, Athens, Greece

In front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier near the Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, Europe

Europe, Spain (in Spanish northern Africa), Ceuta, parading Legionnaire drum and bugle corps

Farewell ceremony of the Heeresfuehrungskommando or German Army Command with a Grossem Zapfenstreich or Grand Tattoo military ceremony from Koblenz, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Palace guard during the change of guards ceremony in front of the Princes Palace, Principality of Monaco

Parade of Turkish soldiers at the monument to Kemal Atatuerk on the promenade in Kyrenia or Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Royal Palace guards, during Changing of the Guard in Seoul

Swearing Ceremony of new Firemen in Szczawnica of Poland

PEARL HARBOR (July 3, 2022) -The Royal Australian Navy band perform during colors at the Australian reception on board the Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) during Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July, 3. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Athens Greece. Changing of the guard in Syntagma square in front of the Hellenic Parliament

Vietnam, Hanoi. Soldiers at Military Museum. (Large format sizes available)

ATHENS, GREECE, MAY 20, 2010: Changing of the presidential guard Evzones in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier near Greek Parliament, Syntagma square, Athenes, Greece, Europe

Madrid, 01/06/2020. Celebration of military Easter in the Royal Palace. The Kings, HM Don Felipe Vi, HM Doña Letizia, Pedro Sánchez, Margarita Robles and Grande Marlaska attend. Photo: Isabel Permuy. Archdc.

Changing of the guard, re-enacted with actors as Nabataean soldiers, themed gate to the sacred precinctPetra, ancient capital of the Nabataeans, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kingdom of Jordan

Renaissance Guard-house with Helmet in Blue and Yellow Dressed

Malta, Valletta, In Guardia military re-enactors in 15th century uniforms, Triq il-Repubblika street, NR

040503-F-1351B-026. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Soldiers and military police performing the daily Flag Lowering Ceremony in the Zocalo.

Europe, Russia, Moscow, Red Square - Lenin's Tomb. sailors in uniform (MR)

10/12/2022. Madrid, 10/12/2002. SS.MM. King Felipe and Queen Letizia preside over the military parade for the October 12 holiday. Photo: Ignacio Gil. ARCHDC.

Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German Armed Forces, photographed during the welcome of Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, at the Chancellery in Berlin, 10.07.2023., Berlin, Germany, Europe

Turkish Airmen assigned to the 10th Tanker Base Command stand at ease during the Atatürk Memorial Day ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 10, 2022. In commemoration of the 84th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the modern-day Republic of Türkiye, the 10th Tanker Base Command and the 39th Air Base Wing paid tribute to Atatürk. Atatürk is credited with the birth and modernization of Türkiye and his accomplishments are celebrated throughout the nation. During this day of remembrance, the entire country of Türkiye pauses for two minutes at 9:05 a.m., to symbolize the moment Atatürk passed.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Military Brass band playing on the Spanish Steps during Sunday.

Preparating for the National Day parade on 14 th july at Champs Elysees in Paris,France,Europe

Changing of the Guard, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Changing of the royal guard at noon in front of the Prince's Palace, Principality of Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Europe

Malta, Valletta, In Guardia military re-enactors in 15th century uniforms, Triq il-Repubblika street, NR

Es Firó of Sóller, Balearic slingers repelling the boats, Moors and Christians celebration , Battle of Can Generós Beach, Soller, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

ITA, Italy, Rome : Anual historical foundation parade for the city of Rome on the 21.April 753 bC., Europe

Indian border security force soldier and Pakistani counterpart doing parade before start changing of guard ceremony Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

The famous terracotta warriors in Xian China

Poll photo collection. Middle East: Jordan 1953. Royal bodyguard on horseback. January 1, 1953. Jordan

Beneath the portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong, Chinese soldiers keep guard outside the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

Three guards, imperial palace, Bejing, China, Asia

Guard drills in the Forbidden City. Beijing; China

Madrid, 11/08/2022. The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, inaugurates the statue of the Legionnaire. Photo: Ángel de Antonio. ARCHDC.

DAEJEON, Republic of Korea (March 26, 2013) Rear Adm. Bill McQuilkin, second from left, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and members of the Republic of Korea military leadership salute after placing flowers during the Cheonan memorial ceremony at the national cemetery. Forty-six sailors were killed when the Republic of Korea corvette was sunk by a torpedo attack from North Korea three years ago in the Yellow Sea.

Indian border security force soldiers at border gate after changing of guard ceremony at Wagah border Amritsar Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Changing of the guard, relieving the Presidential Guard Evzones in front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier near the Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, Europe

U.S. Army musicians from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band, play on top of the historical Sint-Anthony Mill after the official ceremony of the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Eerde, Netherlands, Sept. 17, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

Königstein Fortress battle re-enactment

971003-F-0024F-006. Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

St. George riding on horseback, St. George's Ride horse pilgrimage, Auerberg, Bernbeuren, Allgaeu, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Turkey, the Ottoman military band

Malta. Armed forces in front of the former Auberge de Castille of the Knights of St. John now used as the Prime Minister s Office

High angle view of the army of Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China

Seoul, South Korea, Asia, a members of the Korean Imperial Guard stand outside the Gyeongbokgung Palace

This is a Ticker Tape Parade showing the Desert Storm Victory Parade. It took place in the Canyon of Heroes where about 4.7 million people attended. This shows army soldiers marching in line.

Indian border security force solider doing parade before start changing of guard ceremony at Wagah border Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

British soldiers from the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (PWRR) Tigers participated in marksmanship training on September 1, 2023. The PWRR is the senior English line infantry regiment of the British Army, and is training alongside NATO partners to enhance interoperability.

Policeman outside Tiananman Square

Police action against the demonstration against the reformed Infection Protection Act by Corona sceptics, taken in Berlin, 18.11.2020, Berlin, Germany, Europe

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers and leaders from the Netherlands, U.S. Embassy and several NATO Allies members receive a salute from the Saint Barbara Guild in front of the Sint-Lambertuskerk church in Veghel, Netherlands on Sep. 11, 2022. The Saint Barbara Guild aims to keep alive the cultural heritage and traditions of the ancient guilds.Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) participated in multiple Market Garden commemoration ceremonies throughout the Netherlands. They were able to reconnect with Dutch citizens and together they were able honor and remember the brave actions of the men that fought to liberate Holland from German occupation during World War II.

A soldier of the German Armed Forces wearing mouth-nose protection, taken during a reception with military honours at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, 19.01.2022. Berlin, Germany, Europe

Italian policemen on Saint Peter's square, Vatican.

A picture of one of the guards at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, at the Hellenic Parliament

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