coolest military uniform.

[dannyshenanigan]

I know the ancient Celts probably had the worst uniforms, with the whole going into battle naked.

 

[Dachs]

The Gaesatae were nuts. They were also high on something that I want to get a piece of, cause seriously, that stuff must have been pretty bloody amazing to let them go berserk like they did.

 

[dannyshenanigan]

The modern Greek army is a far cry from their ancient ancestors' badassetry.
I mean short skirts and little poofies on their shoes, give me a break.

 

[Dachs]

The modern Greek army is a far cry from their ancient ancestors' badassetry.

Gaesatae were Gauls who went naked into battles. They also were high on some weird drug.

 

[Verbose]

The modern Greek army is a far cry from their ancient ancestors' badassetry.
I mean short skirts and little poofies on their shoes, give me a break.

Yeah the Evzones... Skirts... Just like those other great big fairies, the Highlanders!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evzones

There's a Scotish saying: "The seat of honour is where the MacGregor sits." (The MacGregors historically being an outlawed clan.) Works for dress too. If you're badass enough, no one is going to comment the fact that you're wearing a skirt.

Anyway, the Evzones uniform is based on how the "Klephts", part-time brigands, part-time freedom fighters, used to dreas back in the 19th c., when they kicked Ottoman ass and were instrumental in winning Greek independence.

 

[I'm Cleo!]

Aegis is right: it's the Marines' dress blues.

Those people's authority is being undermined and their legitimacy clowned so that a few neanderthals can say "WOW HOT COPS!!! DUR"

Damn! I couldn't find a YouTube clip from Arrested Development involving the "Hot Cops."

Cleo

 

[Steph]

Parade uniforms

St Cyr, French officer school

Chasseurs alpins, from home

Sapper of the French Foreign Legion

 

[Neonanocyborgasm]

post a pic of what you think of as the coolest military uniform ever. only real uniforms though, dont post a pic of storm troopers or master chief.

i always thought nazi germany had some pretty bad ass military uniforms.

I agree. One of the few good things that came out of Nazi Germany were cool uniforms. The SS, especially, had uniforms that were very impressive and projected authority. BTW, those uniforms were designed by the Hugo Boss fashion house, which may explain why they were so cool looking. One has to wonder who designs other uniforms.

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

Parade uniforms

St Cyr, French officer school

Those are some sharp lookin dudes.

 

[Lillefix]

Those Chasseurs alpins had fascinating uniforms. I like it.

 

[Shekwan]

Parade uniforms

Chasseurs alpins, from home

Sapper of the French Foreign Legion

Look at the state of them.

 

[GinandTonic]

The Butcher

The Baker

And sadly not the candlestick-maker but a bunch of astonishingly well dressed young blades.

Perhaps france could change it's officer cadet uniforms to better match the english nursery-rhyme?

 

[Shekwan]

What do candlestick makers look like anyway?

 

[Phlegmak]

Peruvian riot police.

Contrast with:

 

[Communisto]

Peruvian riot police.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you sir, just made my day.

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

Okay, Phleg wins this thread. That is too awesome.

 

[GinandTonic]

What do candlestick makers look like anyway?

Perhaps they were rather dapper, with a look suggesting they would duel anything they couldnt root. But I just dont see candles paying for all that braid.

 

[Annex]

Originally posted this in the humorous pics thread

apparently its Chinese security preparing for the olympics, but I am unable to confirm this

 

[Taras Bulba]

Originally posted this in the humorous pics thread

apparently its Chinese security preparing for the olympics, but I am unable to confirm this

Spoiler :

that's freakin' awesome!

 

[gangleri2001]

Peruvian riot police.

I want to serve in the Peruvian police!!!