White Czapka with Eagle Insignia of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment, Kingdom of Poland
White Czapka with Eagle Insignia of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment, Kingdom of Poland
White Czapka with Eagle Insignia of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment, Kingdom of Poland
White Czapka with Eagle Insignia of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment, Kingdom of Poland

White Czapka with Eagle Insignia of the 2nd Uhlan Regiment, Kingdom of Poland

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A four-sided, white-wool czapka (traditional Polish lancer cap) characteristic of the light cavalry units of the Kingdom of Poland. The cap exhibits clean, sharply defined lines and a rigid, reinforced body typical of military headgear from the period.

The front of the cap prominently features the Polish White Eagle, executed in silvered metal or white alloy, its wings displayed and crowned, adhering to the heraldic tradition of the Polish state. The eagle is rendered in fine detail, capturing the proud and martial spirit of the Polish cavalry. Some variants associated with the 2nd Uhlan Regiment may include a small escutcheon or regimental monogram upon the eagle's breast.

The base of the cap is encircled by a modest band, maintaining the stark, noble appearance of the white field, possibly accented with fine piping in the regimental colors. A leather chin strap and a reinforced visor (if present) complete the design, offering both practical protection and formal elegance.

 

Historical Context:
The 2nd Uhlan Regiment of the Kingdom of Poland (2 Pułk Ułanów Królestwa Polskiego) was one of the premier cavalry formations organized after the Congress of Vienna (1815), during the period of the so-called "Congress Kingdom" under nominal Russian sovereignty. The regiment embodied the martial traditions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, combining swift maneuver warfare with deeply symbolic, nationally distinct attire. The white czapka and crowned eagle served as powerful visual assertions of Polish identity and aspirations during a politically complex era.

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