Evzones of the Presidential Guard in Greece. Photos by Patroklos Stellakis.
Evzones or Evzonoi is the name of the elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Nowadays, they are the members of the Presidential Guard which is a ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens.
An Evzone is also known, colloquially, as a Tsoliás. Evzones are known for their distinctive uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their distinctive dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier, especially among foreigners.
Patroklos Stellakis 