guard of honour
Formal military salute
A guard of honour is a ceremonial military detachment assembled to greet or escort a dignitary, or to attend a formal occasion such as a state funeral or official visit.
The soldiers stand in formation while the honored person passes in review.
Also spelled *guard of honor* in American English.
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- saluteGestural sign of honor
formation · march-past · state funeral · wreath-laying · inauguration · coronation · commemoration · official visit
Military personnel who fight
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- uniformIdentical throughout
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- bayonetRifle-mounted stabbing blade
drill · platoon · regiment · battalion · squadron · formation · ranks · standard-bearer
Expression of deep respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- respectRegard with honor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
memorial · fallen soldiers · casket · cortege · final salute · lying in state · eternal flame · cenotaph
procession
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- presentationFormal display to viewers
salute · formation · march-past · state funeral · wreath-laying · inauguration · coronation · commemoration · official visit · head of state
soldiers
Military personnel who fight
bayonet · drill · platoon · regiment · battalion · squadron · formation · ranks · standard-bearer · sword
homage
Expression of deep respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- respectRegard with honor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
commemoration · memorial · fallen soldiers · casket · cortege · final salute · lying in state · eternal flame · cenotaph · war memorial
guard of honourbodyguard
Paid personal security agent
combat unit · security detail · riot squad · tactical team · infantry squad
guard, honour, honor, guards, guarded, guarding, guardsman, guardian, guardians