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Witold Pilecki in the uniform of the 26th Greater Poland Cavalry Regiment

1926

Polish History Museum

Polish History Museum
Warszawa, Poland

The 26th Greater Poland Cavalry Regiment was formed in July of 1920 in Poznan as the 215th Voluntary Cavalry Regiment of Greater Poland. In 1921, it was renamed the 26th Regiment for its combat achievements in the Polish-Bolshevik War of 1920.
Uhlan regiments, together with Hussar and Horse Riflemen regiments, constituted formations of the Polish Army cavalry.

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  • Title: Witold Pilecki in the uniform of the 26th Greater Poland Cavalry Regiment
  • Date: 1926
  • Contributor: The Institute of National Remembrance
  • Original Source: Zofia and Andrzej Pilecki collection
  • Credit: Zofia and Andrzej Pilecki
  • Collection: Witold Pilecki, Postaci
Polish History Museum

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