This has nothing to do with the memorial in the picture. As said, we do not fight wars, but defend our borders from those that might be fighting wars. This naked guy with the sword was our memorial to the 1st world war in our Kanton of Solothurn. It shows that even the Swiss were prepared to fight, although of course they were dressed for the combat. This memorial stands in one of our parks, although I often wonder if the youngsters know what it is.
As can be seen from the photo, the Swiss soldiiers were armed and dressed for the occasion. This photo shows my husband’s grandfather and his three brothers, great uncles, that were ready to stand by their country. They did not really have a choice I suppose.
RDP Sunday: Memorial
Chronicles of an Anglo Swiss 
Your adopted country has a good policy.
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Basically yes, but whether it is so good today I do not know.
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At least you don’t have an arsenal of nuclear weapons ready to be launched.
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Pat, as a little boy I had a Swiss lady for a baby sitter. I’get taken to her apartment, and watch TV. I’d also spend lots of time examining a carving she had of the Lion of Lucerne. I soaked up the story of the Swiss Guard from her. Only later did I learn how controversial the monument has been.
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Although I have often been in Lucerne I have never seen the monument and don’t know very much about it
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