The 2nd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment () was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The full name was 2nd Advance Guard Regiment Grand Hetman of Lithuania Josef Jelenski.
History
Origins Formed in 1776 from light cavalry.
Great Sejm 1788-1792 The regiment was stationed in Barysaw & Mazyr (1789), Marijampolė (1790), Ukmergė, Anykščiai (1792 October).
Kościuszko Uprising The regiment fought in the battle of Praga.
Uniforms
1776-1789 The officers had red konfederatka with white cockade and plume, in addition to silver epaulettes. The towarzyszy had red belts. The ordinary soldier had no shoulder straps in contrast to all other ranks.
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