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The swastikas which appear in unit's logos have no relation whatsoever to the swastikas used by German Nazi movement. Swastika was a common geometric ornament in the folk culture of Tatra mountains and for that reason it was adopted by highlander units of Polish army. The usage of swastikas by
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the mountain units were one of only two infantry units wearing non-standard uniforms based on Mountaineer folk garment rather than military uniforms. This tradition is continued in units such as the Representative Honor Guard Unit of the
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highlander regiments of the Wojsko Polskie is an ancient slavic symbol which predates the rise of the NSDAP in Germany.
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upon the French defeat. Some units were also created in the underground as part of the partisan forces of the
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The table below shows the allegiance of the regiments of Podhale Rifles as of September 1, 1939.
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in a distinctive uniform of the Podhale Rifles; 1930's, still in the rank of
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Soldiers of the Polish 2nd Podhale Rifle Regiment in full gala dress-suit,
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Soldiers of the 21st Podhale Rifle Brigade in full gala dress-suit,
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badge worn on the collars of the Podhale Rifle Regiment, until 1945
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The traditional symbols of the Podhale Rifles include the
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