Ukrainian honor guard recovers from hilarious gaffe
The young man was saved blushes when he rescued his hat with a quick sword.
KIEV (Web Desk) - A Ukrainian guard knocked his cap off during a solo salute in front of two presidents - but managed to save face with a quick reflex.
The young man was saved blushes when he rescued his hat with a quick sword trick after his salute knocked the cap from his head.
The guard was taking part in a ceremony in Kiev in front of the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who both smiled at the blunder.
The incident happened during a state visit on Monday, and has since gone viral on YouTube.
