Mainzer Ranzengarde

Mainzer Ranzengarde von 1837 e.V. presents itself on its official website as the "mother of all Mainz guards." According to the site, it first took up its carnival role in 1837 and describes itself as the oldest of all Mainz Fastnacht corporations and the longest-serving of all guards in Mainz, providing "military protection" for all fools at the Mainz street carnival. The site also mentions hall battles conducted by the guard, its YouTube channel, and a gathering on 11 November 2025 at the Ranzengardebrunnen in front of the Proviantamt.

According to its official website, the Mainzer Ranzengarde first took up its carnival role in 1837, when it "bravely faced the fight against Mucker and Philister." The site describes it as the oldest of all Mainz Fastnacht corporations and the longest-serving of all guards in Mainz, and states that it has provided "military protection" for all fools at the Mainz street carnival for 189 years. It also notes that hall battles are conducted by the guard with great commitment and dedication.

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