27th Uhlan Regiment (Poland)

The 27th King Stefan Batory Uhlan Regiment (Polish language: 27 Pułk Ułanów im.

On August 4, the regiment left Kalisz, and two days later it arrived at the train station in Ciechanow.

Less than 24 hours later, and only seven days after its creation, the regiment clashed with Soviet cavalry, near the village of Przedwojewo.

In the night of August 14/15, the regiment was located north of Ciechanow, capturing in a surprise attack supply units of the Soviet 4th Army, together with its radio station.

On September 8, it marched towards Hrubieszow, crossing the Bug river, to advance on Soviet units, concentrated near Kowel.

The flag of the regiment was funded by the residents of Nieswiez County, and presented to the soldiers in 1922.

It featured the coat of arms of Nieswiez, the painting of Our Lady, and the names of the battles: Ciechanow, Kraszewo, Smardzewo, Wolczek and Berezne.