Worlds oldest surviving military?

What is the worlds oldest surviving military/military structure i.e. Chinese Army, Danish Navy (dunno just examples).

I think it is the Chinese Military.

The British army? Probably.jointed

No, most likely the Chinese or Greek military.

[QUOTE="jointed"]The British army? Probably.Nkemjo

No, most likely the Chinese or Greek military.

Seriously though, those countries aren't even contenders.

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[QUOTE="jointed"]The British army? Probably.jointed

No, most likely the Chinese or Greek military.

I think it is the Chinese Military.

SSBFan12

However the military history of China began in or around 1500BC

The oldest surviving regiment in the British Army is the Honourable Artillery Company (given a royal charter in 1537), now a Territorial Army unit. It is not considered the most senior, however, because it fought on the side of Parliament in the Civil War and so didn't have unbroken service to the crown. This honour instead goes to the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, which was founded in 1539. The oldest surviving regular unit is the Royal Scots, founded in 1633.

That is the oldest British unit till standing.. so look for some older than that, it's a start.

BTW: Here is were i got that information

The oldest surviving military structure can't date past the 15th century because that was the dawning of the modern era. The oldest military will be found in the first modern state to have emerged fully formed from the middle ages. numismatic

The papal Swiss Guard has been around since the 15th century.Neon-Tiger

[QUOTE="Neon-Tiger"]The papal Swiss Guard has been around since the 15th century.carrot-cake

[QUOTE="Neon-Tiger"]The papal Swiss Guard has been around since the 15th century.carrot-cake

I was gonna say the Swiss guard too. Here's a fun fact about them. Their uniforms were designed by Michelangelo.

I was gonna say the Swiss guard too. Here's a fun fact about them. Their uniforms were designed by Michelangelo.FalcoLX