3rd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment


The 3rd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The full name was 3rd Advance Guard Regiment Field Hetman of Lithuania Antoni Chlewinkiego.

History

Origins

Formed in 1776.

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The regiment was stationed in Mazyr & Loyew, Mazyr, Strzeszyn, Vilkaviškis.

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The regiment fought in the battle of.

[Kościuszko Uprising]

The unit partook in the battles of Krupczyce, Brzesc, Maciejowice, Praga.

Uniforms

In the Polish Army Museum, there is a yellow metal plume-holder from 1776 to 1789, which is enamelled with the king's cypher, a crown, wreath and metal feathers. The officers had blue konfederatkas, which were adorned with white cockades and plumes, whereas the towarzycz had blue belts. On their left shoulders, the troopers had blue shoulder straps.

Commanders

Pułkowniks of the regiment: