Riflemen's Association

The marksman Association " Strzelec " ( German: " Sagittarius ") is a paramilitary youth organization in Poland.

It was founded in 1909 took place in Lviv of the vigilantes, the re- establishment of previously existing 1991. Józef Piłsudski your first commander was. Their responsibilities include, inter alia, the preparation of youth for military service, but is not a part of the Polish armed forces. In September 1939, the organization counted 500,000 members who were detailed to support the Polish army.

Prominent members and leaders of the shooter Association have included Edward Rydz - Śmigły, Władysław Sikorski, Valery Sławek and Włodzimierz Tetmajer.

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  • Organization ( Poland)
  • Paramilitary
  • Youth Association
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