Language: Manchu
Source: Classical literature

Silin dacungga kūwaran

Description

The Silin dacungga kūwaran (literally: "elite sharp army") was an elite unit under the Qing dynasty Eight Banners. They were founded in the mid 18th century by the Qianlong emperor. The unit consisted of a few thousand hand-picked men of exceptional martial ability that got special training in overcoming difficult terrain, rivers, and fortifications. They were the Qing military equivalent of today's special forces.

In Chinese: Jiànruìyíng (健銳營)

See the full article: Jianruiying; introduction

"Silin" written on a Manchu war arrow that was probably used
by the Silin dacungga kūwaran. Personal collection.