honour guard
(AU, Canada, NZ, UK) a ceremonial assembly of uniformed military personnel performing the duty of escort or exhibition, i.e.
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(AU, Canada, NZ, UK) a ceremonial assembly of uniformed military personnel performing the duty of escort or exhibition, i.e. accompany a casket during a funeral procession.
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