The history of the Tower Royal Guard began about five centuries ago. Initially, it was part of the monarch's personal guard, the selected bodyguards who accompanied the royal person everywhere.
At the end of the 15th century it was decided that the Tower should protect the special guard. Jomen's guards - so they were called. In Henrich VIII, they received the right to wear red liveries, those known as the official state form, often Russians call it a "sovereign". In the red form, they are set in special cases during the holidays, which applies to the monarch's birthday.
In the XIX century, a casual kind of shaped blue-colored clothing was taken.
Nowadays, the military reserved in the Yomen's guard. The requirement for the Jomen's guide is that it is necessary to have at least 22 years of army service by the shoulders, at least the rank of ensign, have awards.
When Heinrich VIII introduced a red uniform, it didn't just reflect his taste. Livraya is a sign of status, a sign of material consistency. Such was the style of tyudors, and it remains so far.
The role of the Jomen's Guardian today
Jomen's guards are accredited in the so-called Office of the Duke Wellington, in the London Tower, which is part of the royal houses. Their role consists not only in carrying the traditional form on holidays or in conducting excursions. They also perform certain guards functions, guard the Tower and the royal treasury, where the jewels of the crown are stored, royal regalia.Blue Undress is called their daily blue shapes, that is, "home blue (shape)". It is believed that the initiator of the introduction of this form was Prince Albert Victor, the grandson of Queen Victoria. With the introduction of the state form in Tyudora, the monarch assumed the duties to pay for the uniform of his guardians, and in the XIX century, they decided to develop a less expensive option.
Moira Cameron - the first in the story of a woman-bifter photo: ru.wikipedia.orgYomena, they are bifi
Bifuters are a business card of the London Tower. A few words about the emergence of this name, which, by the way, they themselves do not like to eat. There are several common versions.
Most often turn to an explanation, including in the Russian article by Wikipedia, that the guards are allowed to eat meat from the royal table in an unlimited quantity, and the main dish of their diet was meat broth, the BEF, which they boiled themselves.
But some etymological studies find the relationship of the origin of this name with the Old Banking word Hláf-æta, which was used in the meaning of the "servant".
Symbols of form
Jomen's guards that serve in Tower today, very friendly and willingly respond to visitors' questions. Most often, they have to explain the meaning of the symbolism of their form. Causes curiosity stamping of royal monogram Latin letters: EIR, Elizabeth II Regina. (Regina on the Latin - Queen.) The monogram is crowning the image of Eduard saint crown, it is the emblem of the ruling person.
On livers, the guards also carry premium planks. In addition to the fact that the candidate for the royal guards should serve at least 22 years in the armed forces, he still must be awarded a medal for the good service, which is given after 15 years, if a person is worthy.
In addition to driving medals, some bifuters have combat awards - for example, for operations in Northern Ireland or in Kosovo and Bosnia. At the Bifiiter icon, the royal coat of arms is depicted and his name is written.
In 2007, the first woman was adopted in the ranks of the guards. She began to wear a guards livery, which is no different from male.
Regarding the form ... One of the visitors asked somehow if its winter species exists. Joman replied that, in fact, there is no difference, but the winter form is harder due to the lining. It is most convenient for him in the summer, the lack of lining compensates for the cape.
With Henrich VII, which formed the guard Guard in 1485, the form was green and white. When Henry VIII ascended to the throne, he changed the color of the uniform on red with gold. Now this is the front option. Also, a marral guard hat was replaced by velvet black, decorated with red, white and blue ribbons.
When the guards appear with the entire parade, they have a weapon with them - protazan, a species of spear, and a blade of the belt. On the parade form there are symbols of the three kingdoms that are part of the United Kingdom: Scottish Thistle, Charmany of Ireland and Rosa Tudor.
Casual form involves wearing trousers with lamps. But in the parade option, the place of trousers occupy Breeches under which special tight men's tights are put. The front-end shape is borted with ribbons with ribbons.
And of course, it is worth mentioning the rich embroidery of the Livrey Yomen's Guardian. Their liveries are embroidered with gold and silver threads, which also increases the price of such a costume.
"Does your form cost?" - This is another popular question that tourists ask.
As you know, the form of the Jomen's Guard pays for the monarch. 5 years ago, according to the guards themselves, the cost of a set of parade uniforms with a sword, protazan, headdress and shoes reached 10,000 pounds.
A suit for 10,000 pounds sterling, which is more than half of the annual income of the Middle Londonzer - this is not the only amazing fact associated with Yomen's guards. What legends and traditions keep bifirates, tell in the next article.
To be continued…
Author - Ira Marit
Source - Springzhizni.ru.