Rogatywka (; sometimes translated as
peaked cap) is the
Polish generic name for an
asymmetrical, peaked, four-pointed cap used by various Polish military formations throughout the ages. It is a distant relative of its 18th century predecessor,
konfederatka (because of use by members of the
Bar Confederation), although similar caps have been used by light cavalry since the 14th century. It consists of a four-pointed top and a short peak, usually made of black or brown leather. Although rogatywka (derived from
róg which means horn or corner) in English seems to mean the same as
czapka, the word 'czapka' in Polish designates not only rogatywka, but all caps (not hats).