WW2 Polish 2nd Corps Badge

Badge of the 2nd Polish Corps. Badge in the form of a shield above which is a mermaid of the 2nd Polish Corps. To the sides of the mermaid are laurel leaves. Around the shield a inscription “Polski 2 Korpus” (Polish 2nd Corps). 

 Smooth reverse with a stamped number. A repaired threaded post with a spinner.

Badge belonged to Corporal Czesław Wasilewski, born in 1913, Army Number 1913-114-III. Took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino. Fought in the 6th Light Artillery Regiment of the 5 Kresowa Infantry Division.