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Establishment of the Agema

When
24 December 1868
Where
Athens
Part of
Greek royal escort guard established by King George I

King George I established the Agema, a royal escort guard, in Athens on 24 December 1868. The unit was battalion-sized, comprising Evzone infantry and cavalry companies.

The Agema was created by Royal Decree as an independent battalion-sized unit. It included a staff, two Evzone infantry companies, and one cavalry company. This establishment occurred in Athens, the capital of the Kingdom of Greece, which remained a monarchy until 1924.

Sources

  1. Presidential Guard (Greece) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-05
  2. Kingdom of Greece Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  3. Athens Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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