Doll dressed in the traditional Evzone uniform. The uniform is comprised of the Farion cap with the black tassel, the Fermeli (waistcoat), the Ypotedes (wide sleeved white shirt), the Foustanella (pleated, kilt-like leg covering), and the Tsarouchia shoes.

The origins of the traditional uniform that the Evzones wear are closely tied to Greek military history. In fact, the term can be traced all the way back to Homer’s time, which indicates that the Evzone soldiers were present in some capacity in Ancient Greece. Today, the Evzones take on a ceremonial role. One of their main duties is to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens. In many ways, their role is a symbolic one and their uniform is the very embodiment of Greece’s military legacy.

Source: https://www.greekboston.com/culture/modern-history/traditional-evzone-uniform/

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