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THE UNIVERSAL SOLDIER OF SOBIESKI’S ARMY
PANCERNY 1683
We present the silhouette of a Pancerni Comrade (Towarzysz pancerny) from the year 1683 – the year of the Relief of Vienna, one of the greatest triumphs in European history. Alongside the hussars, the pancerni formed the versatile backbone of King Jan III Sobieski’s cavalry, supporting charges, outflanking the enemy, and completing the destruction of broken enemy formations.
VISIBLE ELEMENTS OF CLOTHING AND ARMAMENT:
MISIURKA (MAIL CAP): Steel skullcap with attached mail coif protecting the neck and sides of the head.
CHAINMAIL (KOLCZUGA): Long shirt of interlocking metal rings protecting torso and arms.
BRACERS (KARWASZE): Decorated steel forearm guards.
ROHATYNA (LIGHT SPEAR): Light lance with pennon designed for mounted combat.
SABER (SZABLA): Primary sidearm and symbol of the Polish warrior.
WAR HAMMER (NADZIAK): Weapon combining a hammer head with a piercing beak.
SAHAJDAK (ARCHERY SET): Composite bow carried in a bow case (łubie) with arrows in a quiver.
ŻUPAN: Red noble garment visible beneath the armor.
SZARAWARY: Wide cavalry trousers tucked into boots.
BACZMAGI: Short leather riding boots fitted with spurs.
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