Corps of Halberdiers of the Cathedral of Monza

The Corps of Halberdiers of the Cathedral of Monza (Corpo Alabardieri del Duomo di Monza) is described on its official website as a corps of about 20 members who take turns serving at capitular masses and liturgical celebrations, wearing uniforms and carrying halberds. The site states that the Basilica of San Giovanni Battista in Monza, commonly called the Duomo, holds many ancient privileges, the greatest being to have the Corps of "Alabardieri." It adds that the uniforms still in use today are identical to those of the mid-18th century, as are the weapons, the halberd and the sword, and that preserving this historical memory continues a centuries-old tradition described as unique in Italy and the world.

According to its official website, the Corps of Halberdiers of the Cathedral of Monza carries on a centuries-old tradition that the site describes as unique in Italy and the world. The uniforms still in use today are stated to be identical to those of the mid-18th century, as are the weapons, the halberd and the sword. The website also states that the Basilica of San Giovanni Battista in Monza, commonly called the Duomo, holds many ancient privileges, the greatest being to have the Corps of "Alabardieri."

1. 1Corpo Alabardieri del Duomo di Monza - ALABARDIERI - Homealabardierimonza.it