WW2 Polish Armored Forces Insignia – Ludenscheid Germany

A one-piece badge made by the Steinhauer Ludenscheid in occupied Germany around 1945-7. The badge in the form of a tank gear wheel, in the center is a winged armored hussar arm in armor holding a sword.

Variation used by the 1st Armored Division of General Maczek.

Smooth reverse, with a post in the middle. Round brass nut, typical of German production. 

This version of the badge is described under number 64b according to Tony Leszczuk’ & Krzysztof Barbarski s book “The Polish Army in The West 1939-1947”