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Post by chalkedon on Dec 30, 2008 8:04:32 GMT -5
I recently found out info that the word hussars are serbian orgin related, which I find pretty cool. A serbian / pole link down the line in history Anyway, any of you guys have more info about these serbian warriors ? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HusariaIn Hussar origins we find in bands of Serbian warriors crossing into southern Hungary after the Ottoman invasion on Serbia in late 14th and 15th centuries. "The hussar concept began in Serbia, near the end of the 14th century. In the 16th century, painted wings or winged claws began to appear on cavalry shields. Wings were originally attached to the saddle and later to the back. In 1645, Col. Szczodrowski was said to have used ostrich wings. In 1500, the Polish Treasury books make reference to hussars. Early on, they were foreign mercenaries, and were called Racowie from 'Rascia' a word meaning 'of Serbia'. They came from the Serbian state of Ras."[1]
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Post by highduke on Dec 30, 2008 9:33:10 GMT -5
Hussars eventualy branched into hajduks & from the late 19th century, into chetniks. thanks for sparking my interest in the matter
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