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Additionally, Wenger offered handles in various colors and materials, distinguishing itself from Victorinox by using a rectangular frame around the Swiss cross emblem (Victorinox uses a shield-shaped frame). On Wenger knife blades, the brand name was accompanied by an embossed armbrust (crossbow), referencing Swiss national hero Wilhelm Tell.
The context of the lawsuit is a 2012 parliamentary motion by state councillor Thomas Minder requesting the active protection of trademarks such as "Swiss Army", "Swiss Military" or "Swiss Air Force" on the part of the federal authorities. Victorinox argued that it does own the (English-language) trademarks "Swiss Army" and "Swiss Military". [23]
The Swiss Army Knife was not the first multi-use pocket knife. In 1851, in Moby-Dick (chapter 107), Herman Melville mentions the "Sheffield contrivances, assuming the exterior – though a little swelled – of a common pocket knife; but containing, not only blades of various sizes, but also screwdrivers, cork-screws, tweezers, bradawls, pens, rulers, nail files and countersinkers."
Mowag Eagle I and II replacement: Likely Mowag Eagle V 4×4 or Piranha IV 6×6: Reconnaissance vehicle Switzerland: Unknown 2033 Replacement of the Aufklärungsfahrzeug 93 / 97 [213] Mowag Eagle III replacement: Likely Mowag Eagle V 6×6: Artillery observer vehicle and artillery command post (Illustration of base vehicle) Switzerland: Unknown 2033
This Swiss-made turntable was considered one of the best gadgets money could buy back in the day. Known for its superb sound quality, it was commonly used in both homes and professional studios.
The Schmidt–Rubin 1896/11 rifle, or the Model 96/11, was a Swiss upgrade to the 89/96 rifles they had, to use the more powerful cartridge adopted as the GP11. The GP11 cartridge operated at a higher chamber pressure, which the 89/96 action could easily handle.
Thomas Süssli, chief of the Swiss Armed Forces since 2020 Swiss Armed Forces organization 2025 (click to enlarge) In peacetime, the Swiss Armed Forces are led by the Chief of the Armed Forces ( Chef der Armee ), who reports to the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport and to the Swiss Federal Council as a whole.
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