25th Greater Poland Uhlan Regiment

On July 29, 1920, the new unit, with 473 sabres, was sent to the Polish–Soviet frontline near Łomża, where it protected the Narew crossings, and immediately clashed with Soviet cavalry.

The uhlans managed to push the Wehrmacht out of the town of Krasnobród, capturing the staff of German 8th Infantry Division.

The regiment was finally destroyed on September 27 near Wladypol (current Ukraine), and its survivors crossed the Hungarian border, to continue fighting in the West.

In recognition of the bravery of its soldiers, the 25th Greater Poland Uhlan Regiment was awarded the Virtuti Militari.

On January 5, 1945 in the town of Maglie, Italy, the 25th Armoured-Motorized Greater Poland Uhlan Regiment was formed, as part of the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division.