colour guard

British

noun

a military guard in a parade, ceremony, etc, that carries and escorts the flag or regimental colours

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This was followed by a tribute to the tournament hosts, including the US national anthem, a colour guard, a military flyover and a dazzling firework display.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

The pre-game festivities featured local pop stars, a military marching band, feathered dancers, a colour guard team and a fire engine driving around the field, hosing off the crowd.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

Out on the field, at noon sharp, a five-person colour guard assembles on the side of the field, holding aloft the American flag.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2016

He started attending colour guard competitions and while he watched the mesmerising, elaborate performances, he became inspired.

From The Guardian • Jun. 2, 2015

Allan Gold, fighting with the 65th, took the colours from the last of the colour guard.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

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