Vânători (military unit)
| Vânători | |
|---|---|
1930 drawing of uniforms of the vânători. Reproduced after Albumul Armatei Române, 1873. | |
| Active | 1860–1947 |
| Disbanded | 1947 |
| Country | Kingdom of Romania |
| Branch | Romanian Army |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Size | 10 regiments |
The vânători (Romanian pronunciation: [vɨnəˈtorʲ], transl. "Huntsmen") were a light infantry unit of the Romanian Army established on 1 July 1860. Compared to the regular infantry units, the vânători specialized in close combat and high-precision firing on enemy positions, ambush actions, and had greater mobility on the field. In addition, the vânători units also carried out protocol missions and guarded the royal and princely residences in Bucharest, Cotroceni, and Peleș, as well as the headquarters of the Ministry of War.