From 1503 to 1702, the Polish Hussars, sometimes known as the Winged Hussars, were a heavy cavalry corps that served in Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Their name derives from the size of their rear wings, which were used to intimidate foes during charges. Up until their official disbandment in 1776, the hussars were considered the pinnacle of Polish cavalry. The showy hussar uniform included burgonet or lobster-tailed pot helmets, jackboots, lances, koncerz, sabres, backswords, p ... (Read More)