Originally Posted by
Damion
Fair enough, though what do you make of gun salutes for the dead or weddings where military officers create an arch with their swords?
I am not sure that the events that you describe could be described as " casual", which is what the OP was asking about. In my experience, fortunately more for military weddings, than military funerals in the UK, swords are not worn(carried) in the church, but piled in the porch, but are worn outside and the sword arch is just for the bride and groom.
The Guard of Honour, made up from a picked team of the groom's military friends waiting for the guests(and harp!) to clear the exit, before the Bride and Groom make an exit under an arch of swords.
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Last edited by Jock Scot; 11th June 18 at 12:32 AM.
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