1st Kraków Grenadier Regiment
# 1st Kraków Grenadier Regiment

1st Kraków Grenadier Regiment (Polish: 1 Regiment Grenadierów Krakowskich) was a scythemen regiment of the insurrection army during the Kościuszko Uprising in 1794.

## History

Both 1st and 2nd regiments were formed in 1794 after the battle of Racławice out of all the remaining scythemen who stayed with the insurrect army after the battle. Soldiers of the regiments wore rogatywka peaked caps, navy blue jackets with green revers and czechczery or white broadcloth-made trousers. The units were equipped with 300 rifles and never reached the planned number of soldiers or the unitary look of the uniforms.

## Commanders

* Colonel Jan Krzycki
* Lieutenant colonel Euzebiusz Siemianowski
