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That first Regiment of Polish Imperial Guard Lancers is based on a French Napoleonic Cavalry Regiment. We do combine reenactors from UK and Poland together with a small group from Latvia. It is unique in that it is the only French Cavalry and Guard unit in the UK at this present time.
As the Regiment was originally Polish in French service, and the reenactment groups was established in UK we maintain a close Polish-British link with the museums in the UK and abroad, as well as the Polish community with some members coming from a Polish background.
Being a cavalry unit, a strong emphasis is placed on developing riding skills and horse management. We attend events all over the country and abroad, ranging from small appearances to large events on the Continent, where we take on a “living history” role with as much emphasis on authentic living conditions in the field as is possible.
During the winter months the unit has regular meetings, which include arms drill and mounted drill from the period, which has been extensively researched.
The unit is made up of two sections; the first [1st company] is in the UK and the second [5th company] is in Warsaw and combines a small Latvian group.At the present time the Regiment comprises of 30 riders but there is also further scope of including two further companies from the U.S and France. Sections meet yearly in Poland to practice drill, and participate at European engagements.
Both male and female applicants who feel that they can offer a commitment in time and effort to the unit are very welcome. Standards in dress and drill are high and uniforms are accurately researched on the originals. The unit draws its members from all over the country and will consider interested parties who cannot ride but are prepared to learn at their own expense.
Upon entry into the unit new recruits are equipped with a stable dress uniform. Full dress uniforms are tailored to the individuals requirements and are made in-house. Although there are some costly items for the full attire, the unit will endeavour to support those members who have a positive commitment.
Horse equipment is held by the unit and is issued to members at events. Care of all uniforms and equipment is of prime importance.
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ARSENAŁ - the Association of Polish Regiments 1717-1831 is an association of persons interested in Polish ancient military, cultivating the traditions of old armoury and colours, particularly of selected units of the Republic in the years of 1717-1831, such as 10th Działynski Regiment, 1st Brigade of the National Cavalry, I Régiment de cheveau-légers (Polonais) de la Garde Impériale, 7th Lancers Regiment of the Vistula Legion and the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Vistula Legion together with the other units of the period. The Association’s region of activity is the Polish Republic and centres of Poles abroad. The aims of the Associations are: maintaining a citizenship attitude among the Association members’ by cultivating the patriotic spirit around values such as: God, Honour, the Country, cultivation of the traditions of the formation of the Polish armies, promotion of national history and traditions, raising the level of historical awareness on general and particular level, advancement of the spirit of sport and entrenching the culture of a life in a team. The Association accomplishes its aims through lectures, training, camps and other gatherings in the field of general and particular historic education, the initiation of projects propagating cultural values, information (the publication of information materials and other periodicals concerning the Association’s activities), cooperation with appropriate central and local government bodies, other associations, youth organizations, and centres of culture and education in the area covered by the Association’s statute, as well as with other similar national and foreign affiliations.
The Association was convened in 2001 from an informal group of friends and acquaintances working for the Polish Army Museum and the National Museum in Warsaw. The beginnings of the Association are marked by a significant turnover of manpower. Some left to found their own groups. It is in 2002 that the membership was set to the extent that we were able to work on the statute and the process of registration under the name of a Historic Military Uniform Association VISTULA LEGION and VISTULA LANCERS REGIMENT. As the group developed we arrived at a decision to apply for a special registration of an association under its present name of: ARSENAL – The Association of Polish Regiments 1717-1831. From the moment of an inscription in the National Judicial Register the association gained full legal status.
The Association takes part in the reconstruction of battles and historical events of 18th and 19th century (The Kosciuszko Insurrection – Napoleonic Wars – The November Uprising). We fought (in differing personal setup) many battles in Poland and elsewhere, between others at: Ostroleka, Gdansk, Peschiera, Wola, Maciejowice, Pultusk, Ciechanow, Vilnus, Leipzig, Austerlitz as well as in Warsaw ( the Election of Polish Kings, the Warsaw Insurrection, the Reduta Wolska Battle, ‘The November Night’, the Battle for Olszynka Grochowska, and the staging of the 1920 war or the Warsaw Uprising (the battle of the Wola barricades).
The presence of our uniforms adorned the occasion of the erection of the Juliusz Slowacki statue, the anniversary of the 3rd May Constitution, the outbreak of the November Uprising, and at the Museums’ Night at the Warsaw Arsenal, and the celebration at the Wilanów Park and Palace.
The ARSENAL embraces a variety of communities and professions. There are students, employees of museums, of variety of business firms, professionals. Many of us are able to reproduce parts of the uniform and of the equipment; others undertake educational activities such as introduction to the military drill, horse riding and military behaviour in combat. We strive to provide members with uniforms appropriate to each of the formations mentioned before. We also take active part in organizing many events by writing their script scenario.
ARSENAL is an Association adhering to its statute and guided by a set of internal rules based on military traditions and regulations. Safety procedures and the hierarchy of rank are being observed. Any appearance in uniform and under arms requires discipline – donning a Polish military uniform imposes an obligation, and in the throes of a battle accidents may happen.
Anybody meeting the conditions of the statute may be a member of ARSENAL.
The list of events include, but is not limited to:
WAR FOR THE 3RD MAY 1791 CONSTITUTION AND THE KOSCIUSZKO INSURRECTION
1791 Warsaw - 3rd May 2002-2009
1794 Warsaw - Old Town 17th April 2004 / Wilanów 2005/ Bródno 2005
1794 Wilno (Vilnius) - 2004
1794 Maciejowice - 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005
NAPOLEONIC WARS
1796 Peschiera - 4th-5th June 2001
1800 Marengo - 2000
1805 Austerlitz – 2005
1806 Pułtusk - 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2005
1807 Krąg - 23rd-24th July 2004
1807 Kamieniec Suski (Finkenstein) - 2004
1807 Ciechanów - 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 14th August 2004
1808-Somosierra 2008
1809 Warsaw - Arsenal 2005
1812 Kowno (Kaunas) - 2002
1807 Gdańsk (Danzig) - 2001
1813 Modlin - 5th June 2004 / 2nd-3rd September 2005
1813 Lipsk (Leipzig) - October 2005
1815 Waterloo 1995-2009
THE NOVEMBER UPRISING
1830 The November Night - 2004 / 2005
1831 Ostrołęka - 2001 / 2002 / 2003
1831 Olszynka Grochowska - 2005
1831 Reduta Wolska - 7th September 2001 / November 2003
THE JANUARY UPRISING
1863 Radom - 2006
20th CENTURY
1920 Wyszków – 2005
1920 Kobyłka - 2004
1920 Ossów - 2004 / 2005
1944 Warsaw - 2004 – the Wola barricades
OTHER
Cooperation with central and local government bodies, other associations, youth organizations, and centres of culture and education in the area covered by the Association’s statute. The cooperation in organization, availability of displays for the Polish Army Museum, State’s Archaeological Museum in Warsaw and museums’ in Radom and Maciejowice exhibitions. Participation in patriotic celebration in Warsaw, in Ossów, Kobyłka and other places as well as participation in the historic stage productions (between others in the Olgierd Lukaszewicz play in 2001 in the Mazovia Arts Centre presenting the last days before the outbreak of the November Uprising). Participation in academic session devoted to the area covered by the Association’s activities, between others session on the recreation of Reduta Wolska. Support for the knowledge of history competitions.
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