Infantry unit of the Vatican City founded 1506 (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

swiss guard

(Other definitions for swiss guard that I've seen before include "Member of Pope's protection force" , "State protector" , "Body protecting the Pope" , "Pope's protector" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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