The Husaria

The Husaria - The winged horsemen of the Poles

 

The Polish Hussars or Towarzysz husarski, were the main type of cavalry of the first Polish Army, later also introduced into the Army of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, between the 16th and 18th centuries. When this cavalry type was first introduced by the Serbian mercenary horsemen around the year 1500, they served as light cavalry banners; by the second half of the 16th century hussars had been transformed into heavy cavalry. Until the reforms of 1770s the husaria banners or companies were considered the elite of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth cavalry. They were widely regarded as the most powerful cavalry formation in the world. Polish Hussars were undefeated in battle for over 100 years.

 

They have always been romanticized and with the releases of the busts by Young miniatures there are incredible likenesses to paint.  It's been awhile since I have put paint to a figure but I think I may have found an inspiration to get me back in the saddle again. with a little luck I will keep posting my progress throughout the journey.