In the main hall

In the main hall on the left there is a copy of the banner of the Cavalry Officers' School. The Cavalry Officer School received the banner during a solemn promotion on July 1, 1925. The banner was funded by the wives of officers of cavalry regiments under the leadership of General Adriana Kasprzycka. On the sash was written: "Ladies of Cavalry Regiments - future officers of their Regiments". The banner of the Officer Cadet School was solemnly handed over on the day of promotion by the older year to the younger one. It was also used during the oath of uhlans with a census at the Cavalry Reserve Cadet School. He took part in the Centre's ceremonies, field masses, parades, at the head of the school squadron. Let's move on to the first room, where cavalry uniforms, weapons and equipment of uhlans (lancers) from the period of the Second Republic of Poland and souvenirs related to the Cavalry Training Center are exhibited, as well as with Marshal Polish Józef Piłsudski and his adjutant, Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski.
In the middle of the hall there are nine cavalry uniforms presented in individual showcases. Before the uniform uniform of the Second Republic of Poland was born, the signs uniting the ranks of the army were emblems – national eagles on headgear in all formations. The first in independent Poland "Provision of field clothing of the Polish Army" was approved by the Commander-in-Chief Józef Piłsudski by decree of November 1, 1919. Gone is the era of colorful uniforms, which replaced protective colors. This provision was respected in a certain part in the cavalry, because the old uniforms were added, and besides, the cavalry separateness was sought. Soon, the consent of the Head of State was obtained for the return of colorful surrounds. The uniform reform was carried out in the years 1935-1937. At that time, the concept of a field uniform was developed without unnecessary signs and ornaments.
The garrison cavalry uniform consisted of a rigid horn with a rim in the colors of the regiment; jackets with four pockets, trousers with high boots with spurs. On the jacket fastened the main belt with a saber on a frog, in the case of officers with a belt over the shoulder, the so-called coalition. For the off-duty uniform, professional staff could wear capes, without signs of rank but with pennants on the collar. In winter, a cavalry coat was obligatory, single-breasted for all soldiers. The modernization of uniforms standardized the appearance of officers and privates. Both the garrison and field uniforms, both summer and winter, had the same cut for all ranks from general to private. Officers' uniforms differed from privates in the quality of fabric and workmanship. The collection of uniforms is complemented by elements of uniforms presented in recessed display cases on the left side of the room.

In the first one there is a bas-relief of a horse's head, made of silver-plated tin, from the early 20th century. Below there are the shoulder cords of certified officers for the field uniform, winter gloves of a cavalry cadet and the main belt for non-commissioned officers and privates model 36 with a pair of triple pouches. Below we present military helmets.
In the next display case, six garrison caps were displayed. In the display case next to it there are two uniform jackets model 1936.
On the right side of the entrance we can see commemorative gutters, in the shape of a shield with dedications for officers of the Polish army. In addition, the display case contains an amaranth scarf of a cadet of the Cavalry Cadet School, spurs for lacquers, a heraldic signet, a bracelet in the shape of cavalry pennants, as well as invitations to cavalry cadet balls.

Right next to it, on the left, there is a small exhibition devoted to Marshal Józef Piłsudski and his adjutant General Bolesław Wieniawa – Długoszowski. In the upper part - three photos - portraits of Bolesław Wieniawa - Długoszowski, the next is a group photo from the twenties of the twentieth century. Under the photo there are autographs of the portrayed, including the Marshal and his adjutant. The last photograph shows the moment of handing the Marshal a commemorative mace from cavalrymen, horse artillerymen and armored weapons in 1933. On the right side there is a cast of the death mask of Marshal Piłsudski.

Below there is an extremely valuable mace with a box, presented to General Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski by the officer corps of the second cavalry division in 1938 before the general's departure for the diplomatic mission in Rome. Then we turn left, where there are three showcases with weapons and military equipment from the times of the Second Polish Republic.
Let's move on to the first showcase - here elements of cavalryman's equipment were arranged, such as a haversack Polish model 1933, a mess tin, model 1921/3 and an infantry shoulder in a leather strap. In the middle case there is: a leather officer's field bag, two signal pistols – model 1920 and Perkun, model 1924, as well as a signal trumpet. In the last display case, some pieces of combat equipment were hung on the board, such as: Polish bayonets model 1928, two Vis pistols model 1935, Unique and Browning pistol, Mauser carbine model 1929 and training rifle with a retractable barrel secured by a reflecting spring. The exhibition is complemented by ammunition for a rifle, pistol and artillery cartridge casings. In the lower part, between the aluminum canteen and the officer's binoculars, gas masks and a weapon cleaning kit were placed. In the second part of the exhibition, in three niche showcases, various souvenirs related to cavalrymen and functional and decorative items were presented. Directly related to the military uniform is the off-duty clothing of a medical doctor in a cape from 1936-1939, accompanied by a bollard for removing officers' shoes, the so-called doggie.

In the next display case, we can find the certificate of completion of the course for lecturers of military history by Captain Józef Kornacki from 1934, materials for learning general tactics and field studies exercises. Below, on the left, there stands a gilded chalice of the mass. In the right part we can find cigarette cases, awarded as prizes in horse competitions and commemorative ones, with dedications to higher-ranking officers of the Polish army from the period of the Second Polish Republic. Below there is a crystal cup, given to the family of the Drużbalski counts by officers of the seventh regiment of uhlans, as well as a desk toolbox with a figurine of a horse, a tissue paper with a handle in the form of a horse's head and a figurine of a horse soldier.
In the last display case there was a diploma, a tableau of the eleventh promotion in the Cavalry Officers' School from 1932-1934 and a photo of the 1st squadron of the 23rd Grodno Uhlan Regiment from 1934. Below is a Browning pocket pistol, captured in 1920 by Joseph Trenkwald, a directional compass and a 1936 Zenith watch. The exhibition is complemented by two caskets. At the bottom of the display case there is a sanitary box. The center of the exhibition is a film presenting the training of a cavalryman in the Second Polish Republic. The screening takes place on seven screens, the content is given by a voice-over, and at the bottom of the screen there are subtitles in Polish and English.
You can watch it while sitting on comfortable poufs.