| Hradní stráž | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1918 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Type | Foot Guards |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Radim Studený |
The Prague Castle Guard[1][2] or simply the Castle Guard[2][3][4] (Czech language: Hradní stráž ) is a specific and autonomous unit of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic directly subordinate to the Military Office of the President of the Czech Republic. Its main task is to guard and defend the seat of the President of the Czech Republic at the Prague Castle.[5] During the period 1939 to 1945 its duties were performed by the 1st Battalion of the Government Army.[6]
Gallery[]
Summer uniform
Winter uniform
Winter uniform
Changing of the guards
Changing of the guards
References[]
- ↑ "Information about the accreditation of journalists for the events related to the Funeral Service for President Václav Havel". Prague Castle. http://www.hrad.cz/en/for-media/press-releases/7179.shtml. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Powder Tower with permanent Castle guard exhibition". Prague Castle. http://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle/photogallery/prague-castle/17.shtml. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Castle Guard". Prague Castle. http://www.hrad.cz/en/president-of-the-cr/office-of-the-president-of-the-republic/castle-guard.shtml. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "About the Castle Guard". Castle Guard. http://www.hrad.army.cz/htm/7_1%20-%20en.html. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Mission". Castle Guard. http://www.hrad.army.cz/htm/2_0%20-%20en.html. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "History". Army of the Czech Republic. http://www.hrad.army.cz/history. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
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