Units and Their Badges
The table below shows the allegiance of the regiments of Podhale Rifles as of September 1, 1939.
| Regiment | Sub-unit | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Mountain Infantry Division |
3rd Podhale Rifles Regiment |
Bielsko-Biała | |
| 4rd Podhale Rifles Regiment |
Cieszyn | ||
| 22nd Mountain Infantry Division (Poland) |
2nd Podhale Rifles Regiment |
Sanok | |
| 5th Podhale Rifles Regiment |
Przemyśl | ||
| 6th Podhale Rifles Regiment |
Sambor | ||
| 2nd Mountain Brigade (Poland) |
1st Podhale Rifles Regiment |
Nowy Sącz | |
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 highlander regiments of Polish army predates the rise of NSDAP.
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