7th Lithuanian Tatar Regiment
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The 7th Lithuanian Tatar Regiment (Polish: 7 Pulk Tartarski Wielkiego Ksiestwa Litewskiego) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was also known as the Tartar Regiment of Alexander Ulano.[1]
| 7th Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1792-? |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania (May 1792), Targowica Confederation (Since October) |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Garrison/HQ | Ivanava (1792 Dec) |
History
Formation
The Regiment was formed in May 1792.[1]
Service
The regiment was pressed into the service of the Targowica Confederation in October 1792.[1] The regiment was stationed in Ivanava (1792 Dec).[1]
Commanders
The unit was commanded of the legendary Colonel Aleksander Mustafa Ułan.[2]
Uniforms
All officers and men had red czapkas, which themselves had a black lambswool band in addition to a white plume.[1] They all had one left-hand white epaulette. The red saddle cloth had white edging.[1]
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