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2nd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment

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2nd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment
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The 2nd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment (Polish: 2 Pułk Litewski Przedniej Straży) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The full name was 2nd Advance Guard Regiment Grand Hetman of Lithuania Josef Jelenski.[1]

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History

Origins

Formed in 1776 from light cavalry.[1]

Great Sejm 1788-1792

The regiment was stationed in Barysaw & Mazyr (1789), Marijampolė (1790), Ukmergė, Anykščiai (1792 October).[1]

Kościuszko Uprising

The regiment fought in the battle of Praga.[1]

Uniforms

1776-1789

The officers had red konfederatka with white cockade and plume, in addition to silver epaulettes. The towarzyszy had red belts. The ordinary soldier had no shoulder straps in contrast to all other ranks.[1]

References

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