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20th Lithuanian Uhlan Regiment

20th Lithuanian Uhlan Regiment – uhlan regiment of the Army of the Duchy of Warsaw.

Formation and fighting

Formed in 1812 in Pinsk from conscripts from the Białystok Department and part of the Grodno Department. To streamline the formation of units, special commissioners were appointed to support regimental commanders. In the 20th Uhlan Regiment, this commissioner was the judge Bohuszewicz.

In November, the regiment could number 400 men. By the end of December, it had over 200 men, including 37 appointed officers. On January 15, 1813, the regiment reached Warsaw with 155 soldiers and 204 horses.

Regiment's commander

  • Colonel Ksawery Obuchowicz – from July 13, 1812

Uniforms

The 20th Regiment, stationed in Białystok, wore uniforms with navy blue lapels and a yellow piping.

In 1813, the regiment used uniforms with yellow lapels and crimson collars and sleeve lapels, as well as uniforms made of green cloth (perhaps obtained in Russian warehouses).

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