The guards in charge of protecting Pope Francis and the Vatican grounds have received new high-tech helmets. The new helmets are made of plastic material created through 3-D printing technology. Previously, guard members wore handmade helmets made of metal. The helmets were given to the Vatican’s Swiss Guard on January 22, the group’s 513th birthday. They are the colorfully dressed security force that helps protect the pope. The force numbers about 110 people. Members are required to be male, Catholic, unmarried and have Swiss citizenship, the Catholic website Crux reports. They must be between the ages of 19 and 30, at least 1.7 meters tall, and be willing to serve in the guard for at least two years. The helmets are part of the Swiss Guard’s ceremonial clothing. These official uniforms include yellow, red and blue stripes on the parts covering the arms and legs.
Title: Vatican Guards Get New 3D Printed Helmets
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data-end-time='26167'>Previously, guard members wore handmade helmets made of metal.</span> <span data-start-time='26167' data-end-time='37792'>The helmets were given to the Vatican’s Swiss Guard on January 22, the group’s 513th birthday.</span> <span data-start-time='37792' data-end-time='44542'>They are the colorfully dressed security force that helps protect the pope.</span> <span data-start-time='44542' data-end-time='49708'>The force numbers about 110 people.</span> <span data-start-time='49708' data-end-time='61917'>Members are required to be male, Catholic, unmarried and have Swiss citizenship, the Catholic website Crux reports.</span> <span data-start-time='61917' data-end-time='75375'>They must be between the ages of 19 and 30, at least 1.7 meters tall, and be willing to serve in the guard for at least two years.</span> <span data-start-time='75375' data-end-time='81292'>The helmets are part of the Swiss Guard’s ceremonial clothing.</span> <span data-start-time='81292' 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