Talk:Evzones

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Merge Evzones / Proedriki Froura

Please see: Talk:Proedriki Froura#Merge Evzones / Proedriki Froura. Nabla 22:57, 5 October 2005 (UTC)

Unit Badge/Emblem

Does anyone have a graphic of the Presidential Guard unit patch? Dragases 06:28, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Tsoliades

I recall someone mentioning to me that the term "Tsoliades" comes from the word "Tsolia" (Τσόλια), meaning "rags" (probably in reference to the ragged appearance of the klephts during the Greek War of Independence). The origin of this word doesn't sound Greek - possibly Albanian or Turkish? I haven't been able to find a reference to it anywhere. Dragases

I removed the link to Tsoliades as it just redirects back here. 71.253.50.70 (talk) 22:51, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

I would really like you guys to see a Greek documentary called "1821 Skai" in you tube, then you can add a word or two about the Albanian origin of Fustanela that was wore by the Arvanites during the War of Independence. This would most likely bring the truth out, and serve as recognition of Albanian culture contribution in the modern Greek state... thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.106.109.89 (talk) 17:10, 3 January 2012 (UTC)

Height requirements

It's well known they only take into their ranks the tallest people, 1.90m and above or something. fs 14:39, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

In 1994, the minimum height requirement was 1.86 meters; not sure if this has changed since then. Another misconception is that the Evzones are just ceremonial troops. The Presidential Guard is a primarily ceremonial unit, but all Evzones are infantrymen who must have at least 6-8 months deployment with an operational unit before being allowed to join.Dragases (talk) 04:48, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Marching

It is not correct to say that the Evzones always march in slow time. Their movements when on guard are performed in slow time, but they march at normal infantry pace.

Ben.hastings (talk) 17:07, 20 April 2011 (UTC)