ROYAL GUARDSMEN The Royal Danish Guardsmen have protected castles in Denmark since 1658. Kay Bojesen designed his first regiment in 1942, complete with bearskin hats and the red dress uniform with its white cross across the chest. Each Royal Guardsman is packaged in a cardboard sentry box bearing the Queen of Denmark’s monogram. STANDARD BEARER The upright standard bearer wears the king’s colours and stands guard every day, as well as carrying the flag on special days. POSTMAN Come rain or snow, the post must get through. And Kay Bojesen’s loyal Postman Einar takes care of that. Complete with uniform and a shoulder bag in which to place small messages and greetings, he brings joy everywhere he travels. Originally created for Copenhagen’s 800-year anniversary celebrations in 1967. 45
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