Thank you for the information in this video. We have an informal run club, and my friend of similar Polish heritage, even as he's running past me from the opposite direction, does an informal two finger salute. I remarked to him that I do realize that he's doing the Polish salute to me. He is a police officer in Texas, I'm not of any service branch however I am older than he is, so I imagine that's the reason for the respect.
This is exactly from Kosciuszko Upraising 1784, where one, very wounded soldier, reported filling His mission to Kosciuszko and then He died. One of His injuries was hand teared apart, so He had only two fingers left. After that, Kosciuszko has implemented two finger salute in whole Polish Army as a sign of respect for this one soldier (who was private only). Marshal Piłsudski came back to this tradition once Poland gained back independence in 1918. Piłsudski was deeply in love in history and tradition, so for example He honoured all survivers from Polish 1863 - 1864 January Uprising. When Poland gained back independence in 1918, Piłsudski honoured all veterans from 1863 -64. They had very special way of treatment in Second Polish Republic. Nothing for compare to modern times, when veterans are treated not so good. Respect and love from Poland! 🇵🇱
@@myszon2998 Fact. The Drill Regulations mention "headgear", BUT at the same time in the same point 63.1) headgear to which one should salute is specified: "to the visor of the cap (helmet rim, beret, forage cap)", even Figure 23 is attached to this point where the winter cap is not included. Theoretically, it is a headgear, but not included in the Drill Regulations. Unfortunately, a classic example of Polish regulations that can be interpreted in different ways and in practice soldiers salute "for peace of mind". Traditionally, it was about saluting the Eagle, not about the headgear. 🤷🏼♂️
When I was in the Polish army I was obviously curious why we salute differently to the rest of the world. I was told that the two fingers represent Honour and Fatherland. Just a curiosity
@@MilitaryEnglishTeacher with your videos I was able to pass "STANAG" exam. I don't how to say thank you. I owe my certificate to a great extent to you. I kiss your hands💐💐💐
This salute refers to the most universally shared motto of the Polish Armed Forces "Honor i Ojczyzna" (Honor and Fatherland) which in re-born Poland 1918 replaced earlier version "Bóg, Honor i Ojczyzna" (God, Honor and Fatherland) - as a more Secular one, this motto was brandished on military banners, officer's and cavalry privates' sabers, and communal military graves, the process of replacement started with Kościuszko's Uprising, and Napoleonic Reforms of the Army, and continued throughout all National Uprisings in the XIX and early XX century. And though acceptance for the motto "God, Honor and Vatherland" is still widespread (sometimes even on the banners with historical tradition) motto Honor i Ojczyzna is the only Official One, and such - is the salute..
jako młodzieniec trafiłem siłą do polkiej armi żądziła ROSIA byliśmy głodzeni musiałem kraśc żeby coś zjeść bici wode do pcia nie dostawaliśmy jedliśmy śnieg albo wode z kałuż poniżni pluto na nas to nie była Polska armia
There is another one. We use two fingers to point to the eagle on our cover, since this is the only Aligment we have.
Thank you for your comment, Józef! 😊
Tak właśnie mi powiedziano w wojsku , wskazujesz orła ,nie salutujesz bez nakrycia głowy.
Nope. Winter (black or green) cap used with battle dress uniform has no Coat of Arms on it and we salute the same way.
@@quna3149 Zimowa czapka nie ma orła.
@@pl.sargento Jak ukradli to niema. Jak ja byłem to były orły metalowe na czapkę zimową ,żołnierze odpinali orły i brali na pamiątkę.
Thank you for the information in this video. We have an informal run club, and my friend of similar Polish heritage, even as he's running past me from the opposite direction, does an informal two finger salute. I remarked to him that I do realize that he's doing the Polish salute to me. He is a police officer in Texas, I'm not of any service branch however I am older than he is, so I imagine that's the reason for the respect.
This is exactly from Kosciuszko Upraising 1784, where one, very wounded soldier, reported filling His mission to Kosciuszko and then He died. One of His injuries was hand teared apart, so He had only two fingers left. After that, Kosciuszko has implemented two finger salute in whole Polish Army as a sign of respect for this one soldier (who was private only). Marshal Piłsudski came back to this tradition once Poland gained back independence in 1918. Piłsudski was deeply in love in history and tradition, so for example He honoured all survivers from Polish 1863 - 1864 January Uprising. When Poland gained back independence in 1918, Piłsudski honoured all veterans from 1863 -64. They had very special way of treatment in Second Polish Republic.
Nothing for compare to modern times, when veterans are treated not so good.
Respect and love from Poland!
🇵🇱
One interesting thing is that in Poland we never salute without the cap.
It's not about the cap, it's about the Eagle on it. We salute the White Eagle.
@@kaspernajda5203 when a soldier has a winter cap on him he salutes even tho theres no eagle
@@myszon2998 Fact. The Drill Regulations mention "headgear", BUT at the same time in the same point 63.1) headgear to which one should salute is specified: "to the visor of the cap (helmet rim, beret, forage cap)", even Figure 23 is attached to this point where the winter cap is not included. Theoretically, it is a headgear, but not included in the Drill Regulations. Unfortunately, a classic example of Polish regulations that can be interpreted in different ways and in practice soldiers salute "for peace of mind". Traditionally, it was about saluting the Eagle, not about the headgear. 🤷🏼♂️
@@kaspernajda5203 Tak chodzi o orła a nie o czapkę.
Because You saluting the rank and not the person.
Some Polish people salute like this 🙋
I've actually heard another story: the two-finger salute signifying "Honour and Motherland", but who knows the truth...
@@MilitaryEnglishTeacher I saw it on Wikipedia😀
Actually the polish motto you're probably referring to says "God, Honor, Fatherland", so the two fingers don't fit.
@@EliasFakenami Yep, I see the point, this is just what Wikipedia says, which might not be the most reliable source of information.
When I was in the Polish army I was obviously curious why we salute differently to the rest of the world. I was told that the two fingers represent Honour and Fatherland. Just a curiosity
Never served in the Polish military, but that's the story I've heard/read too. I salue that way too, though
Love you!😊
Hej I am form Poland and I respect to you Salut all hend from General👏
Legend has it that some carpenters do not have any other choice.
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Thank you so much. I can't find suitable words to praise you. Salut💂
Cheers, Jan! 🤗
@@MilitaryEnglishTeacher with your videos I was able to pass "STANAG" exam. I don't how to say thank you. I owe my certificate to a great extent to you. I kiss your hands💐💐💐
@@janvaljan4 Yaaaay, congrats, Jan! 👏👏👏 What a great Christmas gift:)
@@janvaljan4 And thank you so much for your kind words 🤗, I'm so glad I could be of help!
This salute refers to the most universally shared motto of the Polish Armed Forces "Honor i Ojczyzna" (Honor and Fatherland) which in re-born Poland 1918 replaced earlier version "Bóg, Honor i Ojczyzna" (God, Honor and Fatherland) - as a more Secular one, this motto was brandished on military banners, officer's and cavalry privates' sabers, and communal military graves, the process of replacement started with Kościuszko's Uprising, and Napoleonic Reforms of the Army, and continued throughout all National Uprisings in the XIX and early XX century. And though acceptance for the motto "God, Honor and Vatherland" is still widespread (sometimes even on the banners with historical tradition) motto Honor i Ojczyzna is the only Official One, and such - is the salute..
Interesting : ) I was told as a little boy it’s a three 3️⃣ finger salute 🫡 including the thumb 👍 representing the White Eagles 🦅 Claw : )
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Very interesting.
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I thought the two finger salute was for God and Country.
Chonor Ojczyzna dwa palce
Look American Army plus thx👏
It's looks like japanese school girl salute to each other lol
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Ohayooooo
Nie
Honour and Fatherland, just like oue flag, white is honour, Red Fatherland.
Salutowanie dominikowa nie tego zdejmowania przyłbic z twarzy jak rycerze w średniowieczu chyba kogoś pozdrowić należałoby mu spojrzeć w oczy
I would like to say that you're cute and beautiful ❤
jako młodzieniec trafiłem siłą do polkiej armi żądziła ROSIA byliśmy głodzeni musiałem kraśc żeby coś zjeść bici wode do pcia nie dostawaliśmy jedliśmy śnieg albo wode z kałuż poniżni pluto na nas to nie była Polska armia
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