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Subject Where did the practice of saluting in the military originate?
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I'm glad you asked, cos now I'm going to tell you.
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It dates back to the time when men wore suits of armour. It was customary then to raise the helmet visor when talking to someone, especially someone of a higher rank.
When armour was no longer worn, the practice continued as a formality.
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