GUARDIAIA PRESEDENCIAL

Fig.1.& 2. Tunic dark blue, red cuffs, dark blue collar with silver crossed rifles, gold lace on cuffs, white shoulder straps, gilt buttons, black shako with black leather plume, white cords, silver ferrule holding the plume, gilt coat of arms plate gilt edge to black visor, black chinstrap, white belts with gilt/brass breast plate and waistbelt buckle, dark blue trousers with double yellow stripe. Tunic skirt piping in red, white gloves, white rifle slings officers have red plumes, gold laced sword slings and belt, plus sword.

Fig. 3. Another style of back lace worn [in gold lace].

Fig. 4. Cavalry Escort: light khaki tunic and breeches, red collar patches with gilt crossed swords, white belt, peaked cap with red band, gold trim and badge, full colour "F.F.D.D." arm patch, red shoulder straps piped in white, double red stripes on breeches, black boots, red and yellow arm tab [wording unknown] on right arm. Officers have double breasted tunic, enlisted men have yellow rank chevrons on sleeve edged in green.

Fig. 5. Khaki shako with black chin strap.

Fig. 6. Shoulder strap in red trimmed in white lace for more ceremonial occasions.

Fig. 7. Back view of Cavalry tunic.

Fig. 8. Shabraque in red with yellow lace.

Panama Fuerzas de Defensa 1988-89 Uniform Plates

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Panama Fuerzas de Defensa 1988-89 Uniform Plates

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