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Men of the cloth— Vatican City
Preface
The Swiss Guards have protected the Vatican since the 16th century and today employ a cutting-edge tailor to maintain their sharp look.
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01Outlining pattern with chalk
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02Buttoning up the gaiter
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03Uniform pattern
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04Buttoning the collar
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05Inspecting the collar
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06Final fitting
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07Italian flag measuring tape
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08Tailor Ety Cicioni
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09Swiss Guards armoury
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10Cicioni in his Vatican atelier
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11Finished uniforms
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12Painting in dining rooms
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13Brass belt buckles
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14Ceremonial armour
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15Guardsman Marco Ruppen
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16Guard on duty at Sant'Anna gate
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17Guardsman in barracks
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