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    • The Polish hussars , alternatively known as the winged hussars, were a heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1503 to 1702. Their epithet is derived from large rear wings, which were intended to demoralize the enemy during a charge. The hussars ranked as the elite of Polish cavalry until their official disbandin… See more

    History

    The etymology of the word hussar stems from the Serbian word gusar meaning "wanderer/brawler". … 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

    Active1503–1702 (disbanded in 1776)
    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

    External links

    Reenactment a Polish reenactment information site.
    Polish Hussar Replica vs Antique Understand the difference in Polish hussar Replica & Antique.
    Husaria.us a Los Angeles-based Polish hussar reenactment group and r… See more

     
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