I noticed on TV today that three military men came out of the chapel all carrying swords but two were pointed backwards and one forewards. Is this to do with rank or otherwise.
2007-11-10 22:27:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Naval Officers carry the swords high and under the Great Coat.
Infantry officers carry them pointing backwards.
Cavalry Officers carry them pointed forward.The reason being that the Cavalry sword is longer than the others.
2007-11-11 08:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I noticed Prince Willams was at a different angle to the Duke's next to him too, I wondered the same thing, I'll keep a watch on here so I can find out too.
2007-11-10 22:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by Stitch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it was the RAF officer who had his sword forward - perhaps it's one of their traditions.
2007-11-10 22:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will let you know after I myself talk to a military man himself.
2007-11-10 22:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by sargam 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes
2007-11-10 22:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by answers 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes they have to have them at a certian angle aswell
2007-11-10 22:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by **~~}H4YL3Y{~~** [RAW X-WAY] 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
hmm... i have no idea...
its interesting tho...
but i remember!!~
2007-11-10 22:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by Serenity C 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋