Never know where a Garand might turn up...

[Calfed]

My wife and I visited Athens last year and visited the old Royal Palace.

Ceremonial Guards were armed!

http://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2015/05/Sq2LmkTjpg1-1.jpghttp://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2015/05/EE3o2Skjpg1-1.jpg

[joem]

Too bad you couldn't bring a few back with you.

[Ltdave]

theres a Greek return that missed the boat...

[Calfed]

Actually, two that I know of.

http://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2015/05/lXNn3q2jpg1-1.jpg

[Major Tom]

What are those black 'puff balls' on the toes? A dusting aid? 8-)

[Calfed]

What are those black 'puff balls' on the toes? A dusting aid? 8-)

I don't know, but I doubt anyone gives these guys any crap about them...at least not to their faces. Those guys were giants...6'6'' or taller. I stand 6' and they made me look puny

[Griff Murphey]

When you need an impressive drill rifle there us no other choice.

[dryheat]

Nice shot of Greek guard. Pretty darn good.

[joet]

Nice Garand.
But the skirt.:icon_scratch:

[Calfed]

Nice Garand.
But the skirt.:icon_scratch:

As I said, I doubt that many people give them any crap about the coat (really isn't a skirt). These guys were BIG.

I stand 6' and here I am standing next to the guy...

http://i.imgur.com/9z9A62w.jpg?3

I was a little reluctant to show too much interest in his rifle.

But I was kicking myself later. I noticed our tour guide speaking to two very tall young men. They seemed quite chummy and I found out later she was friends with them and they were off-duty ceremonial guards. I would have loved to talk to them about the Garands.

[goo]

I would guess those guards have never fired a garand

[Calfed]

I would guess those guards have never fired a garand

You could be right. They might have enjoyed talking to someone who has.