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Credit is often given to Leon Łuskino , a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Polish Army, though some sources attribute the lyrics to Bolesław Lubicz-Zahorski .

The melody is likely based on an earlier song called " Ułani, ułani " or influenced by the Romanian march " Treceți, batalioane române, Carpații! ". szara_piechota

Translation: "They wear no stripes, but their garb is grey, / They wear neither silver nor gold, / But in the first row they march to the fight, / The infantry, that grey infantry." Key Symbolism Credit is often given to Leon Łuskino ,

Beyond its WWI roots, the song gained massive popularity during the inter-war period and was adapted into various partisan versions during World War II . Core Lyrics (Excerpt) Translation: "They wear no stripes, but their garb

While the exact date is debated, most historians place its creation in 1918 , though it may have emerged as early as 1915.

Often misinterpreted as a symbol of modesty, the "grey" simply referred to the standard regulation color of the legionary infantry uniforms at the time.

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