When men and women in the "forces" salute. How did that originate?
2006-11-10 10:13:49 · 9 answers · asked by gemma 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's a tradition passed down from the medieval knights. 2 Knights would approach and lift their helmet visors to expose their faces in a sign of friendship and respect. For a full historical brief - see the link below.
2006-11-10 10:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by sofgrant 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It began in medieval times, but with an open right hand to show that one wasn't holding a weapon. From there it became a raise of the visor, tip of the hat, and the formal salute I was proud to give during my service to each officer I encountered and the flag.
2006-11-10 18:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Schmorgen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The salute starts at the forehead...
2006-11-10 18:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by Squawkers 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the Knights, the lifting of the visor as show of respect during jousts.
2006-11-10 18:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by visyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fellow in the Japanese Army, a karate expert, saluted and killed himself.
2006-11-10 18:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Knights lifting the visors on their helmets to expose their face to a superior. (nobleman/queen/etc)
2006-11-10 18:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started as lifting up one's hat to show the other they aren'y hiding anything.
2006-11-10 18:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it started as a singnal of respect and then it grew and drill sargents and people with military status or other statuses wanted respect so they made people under them do it
2006-11-10 18:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by j_papa123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google it.
2006-11-10 18:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by the shadow knows 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋