| Lithuanian Lands Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1780s–1794 |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Type | Infantry |
The Lithuanian Lands Militia (Polish : Milicja Skarbu W. Ks. Litewskiego [1] ) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
The militia was dressed in a bright poppy red uniform with blue facings and gold buttons. [3]
| No. | Portrait | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotmistrz Wojniłłowicz [1] | 1780 | 1783 | 3 years, 0 days | |
| 2 | Rotmistrz Tadeusz Suchodolec [1] | 17 November 1783 | 1793 | 9 years, 45 days | |
| 2 | Rotmistrz Jan Karbowski [1] | 1793 | 1794 | 1 year, 0 days |
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