honour guard
Formal military detail
An honour guard is a ceremonial military or uniformed group that attends formal occasions—funerals, state visits, or the presentation of flags.
Members stand at attention or perform precision drills as a mark of respect: An honour guard escorted the casket to the hearse.
Also spelled honor guard in American English.
- standing at attentionFormal upright military stance
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- trooping the colourBritish sovereign's ceremonial birthday parade
- soldierArmed forces member
- flagCloth symbol or signal
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