A Lifeguard of the Queen's Guards, in ceremonial dress on sentry duty, Horse Guards, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A Lifeguard of the Queen's Guards, in ceremonial dress on sentry duty, Horse Guards, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swiss Guards preparing for swearing-in ceremony in San Damaso Courtyard, Vatican City, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Jai Mewar ceremonial guard of 76th Maharana of Mewar, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, at the City Palace, Rajasthan, India

Military Guard Of Honour of Jamaica Defence Force outside Parliament in Kingston, Jamaica

Royal Marine Band play during a ceremonial parade, United Kingdom

Presidential palace guard holding a ceremonial sword, Tunis, Tunisia

Soldier in ceremonial uniform, Bicentennial Day, Australia.

Jewelled Kris (ceremonial dagger) originated from Java, used in Balinese rituals, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Guardsman with sword, United Kingdom.

Ceremonial guard at Quirinale Palace, Rome, Italy.