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  1. Active1503–1702 (disbanded in 1776)
    History

    The etymology of the word hussar stems from the Serbian word gusar meaning "wanderer/brawler". Hussars originated in mercenary units of exiled Serbian warriors from Hungary. Mercenary lancers of Serb origin, kno… See more

    Tactics

    The hussars represented the heavy cavalry of the Commonwealth. The Towarzysz husarski (Companion) commanded his own poczet (kopia) consisting of two to five similarly armed retainers and other servants (c… See more

    Armour and weaponry

    • Hussar half-armour from the mid-17th century, National Museum in Kraków.
    • Hussar armour, dating to the first half of the 17th century, Polish Army Museum in Warsaw. … See more

    Legacy

    The Polish hussars are depicted on the commemorative 500 złotych gold coin.
    The badge of the Polish Army's 11th Armoured Cavalry Division features a stylized hussar wing and helmet. The Division's p… See more

     
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