Minis On The Edge Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 My daughter had a School assignment and we found some interesting info about Why Do Soldiers Salute? I thought it would make a good Question of the day. Why Do Soldiers Salute? Where did this custom come from? :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 In the days when fighting men wore full-face helmets (late Greek/ early Roman Empire) they raised the visor to show their comrades & officers that they were NOT holding a sword and were, therefore, not an enemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Here's a little more on the subject. :welcome: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qi...29205241AATV3HU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Eric says "it started out to show you were unarmed to another knight, then it evolved into a sign of respect, such as saluting your superior" So, why is called "saluting the flag" when you are not saluting? You put your hand on your heart, yes, but that's not really saluting, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 All of your answers are correct!! Saluting is a custom that dates back to the days of knights in armor. At that time, the knights raised their visors as a gesture of respect & friendship. Among soldiers, the custom of raising the right hand to the forhead continued after the helmet and visor were no longer worn. Our modern day custom of a man tipping his hat goes back to that custom too. We also learned that Pilots salute each other by tilting, or dipping, their planes' wings :thumb: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 And, I didn't know that ... but I do now. Thanks for the question (and answer). -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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