Mladen Obadić awarded knighthood of the Order of Saint Sebastian

Mladen Obadić, the first guardsman and long-time commander of the Zrinska Guard Čakovec, has been awarded the knighthood of the Order of Saint Sebastian in Europe. The title was presented during a ceremony held in Karlovac on June 21, 2026.

Obadić has been instrumental in the development of the Zrinska Guard Čakovec since its founding in 2002. He is credited with the organization and growth of the unit, which works to preserve the military heritage of the Croatian noble Zrinski family. His contributions include training multiple generations of guardsmen, managing logistics, and overseeing the unit's historical uniforms and equipment.