The Lithuanian Rifle Corps (Polish: Korpus strzelców[1]) was a riflemen unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.[2]
| Lithuanian Rifle Corps | |
|---|---|
 Rifleman (Strzelec) | |
| Active | 1792-1794 |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Type | Light Infantry |
History
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]
Composition
The Lithuanian Rifle Corps was composed of four battalions.[2]
Uniforms
Officers had a green uniform with poppy red facings, one golden epaulette and black Hessian boots.[2]
Bibliography
Citations
References
- Benda, Jan (1936). "Zasadnicze barwy mundurów wojska Obojga Narodów". Broń i Barwa. 9.
- Rospond, Vincent W. (2013). Commonwealth Armies of the Partitions 1770–1794. Great Britain: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84908855-8.