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Cravat guards

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The Cravat Regiment is the honor guard in Zagreb that celebrates the long military tradition of Croatia as well as the introduction of the cravat/necktie that was brought to the world by the Croatian soldiers in the 17th century.

Their performance is a unique combination of spectacular march of four horsemen and soldiers through the city center of Zagreb, followed by a drumming squad and the ceremony of changing the guard.

After the end of the war with the Turks, Croatian soldiers came to fight in Europe for the first time in the Thirty Years' War (1618 – 1648). The Croats brought with them their own way of fighting a war which was developed during the long-term war against the Turks. The so-called "small war" consisted of ambushes, raids, daring penetrations and rapid withdrawals, attacks made into enemy territory, devastation and looting.

Croatian horsemen soon became known for their boldness, speed and courage, and they were vastly appreciated and feared for their talented military skills and laudable heroism. This kind of light cavalry regiments armed with short rifles were recognized as ''Croats'' or ''Croatian arkebuzirs''.

One piece of clothing of Croatian horsemen particularly attracted the attention of Europe -red scarves that Croatian soldiers tied in a knot around their necks as part of their uniform. Officers carried handkerchiefs made of silk while those for ordinary soldiers were made of wool. Red scarves served mainly for protection against dust and sweat and they may have been used for dressing wounds, as well.

The French noted this Croatian custom and adopted it as their own fashion detail - wearing neckties 'à la croate', from which the French noun 'la cravate' is derived. This was the beginning of the tie (cravat), today's most recognizable men's clothing accessory. (www.lovezagreb.hr)

Taken on: August 15, 2016

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