Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman
Active1717–1793
CountryGrand Duchy of Lithuania
TypeInfantry

The Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman (Lithuanian: Didžiosios Buožės šaulių vėliava;[1] Polish: Chorągiew Węgierska (Strzelecka) Buławy Wiel. Ks. Lit.[2]) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

History

The company was formed in 1717.[3] The rifle company's chef was the Grand Hetman of Lithuania and the unit was always present wherever he was.[2] It was disbanded in 1793.[3]

Commanders

No. Portrait Commander Took office Left office Time in office
1
Oborski[2]
OborskiCaptain
Oborski[2]		178717892 years, 0 days
2
Suchodolski[2]
SuchodolskiPułkownik
Suchodolski[2]		178917923 years, 0 days
3
Felicjan Bontani[2]
Bontani, FelicjanCaptain
Felicjan Bontani[2]		179217931 year, 0 days

Bibliography

Citations

  1. ^ Baniusevič 2017, p. 12.
  2. ^ a b c d e Gembarzewski 1925, p. 24.
  3. ^ a b Rospond 2013, p. 42; Grand Hetman of Lithuania's Hungarian Rifle Company
    (F) 1717, retained until 1793.
    Uniformed like the Crown Hungarian companies, but with yellow facings.

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