Lithuanian Rifle Corps | |
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Rifleman (Strzelec) | |
Active | 1792-1794 |
Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
Type | Light Infantry |
The Lithuanian Rifle Corps ( Polish: Korpus strzelców [1]) was a riflemen unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. [2]
By 1789, sharpshooter platoons were formed in each Lithuanian infantry battalion. [3] In 1791, the platoons were gathered into regimental companies. [3] Finally, they were consolidated into the Rifle Corps. [3] In 1792, the rifle corps was formed in general Byszewski's reserve division. [1]
The Lithuanian Rifle Corps was composed of four battalions. [2]
Officers had a green uniform with poppy red facings, one golden epaulette and black Hessian boots. [2]
Lithuanian Rifle Corps | |
---|---|
Rifleman (Strzelec) | |
Active | 1792-1794 |
Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
Type | Light Infantry |
The Lithuanian Rifle Corps ( Polish: Korpus strzelców [1]) was a riflemen unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. [2]
By 1789, sharpshooter platoons were formed in each Lithuanian infantry battalion. [3] In 1791, the platoons were gathered into regimental companies. [3] Finally, they were consolidated into the Rifle Corps. [3] In 1792, the rifle corps was formed in general Byszewski's reserve division. [1]
The Lithuanian Rifle Corps was composed of four battalions. [2]
Officers had a green uniform with poppy red facings, one golden epaulette and black Hessian boots. [2]