WW2 Polish Badge 5th Kresowy Machine Gun Battalion

Badge of the 5th Kresowy Machine Gun Battalion. The unit was part of the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, the 2nd Polish Corps of General Anders.

A two-piece badge, in the shape of a Monte Cassino cross, with a laurel wreath placed on the cross. In the center of the wreath there are three stylized rifle cartridges with initials (CKM Ciężki Karabin Maszynowy – Heavy Machine Gun). The number 5 is inscribed below at the bottom of the wreath. A repaired threaded post in the center, badge numbered (978) on the right shoulder of the cross. Round spinner, inscribed with the name of the manufacturer (F.M. Lorioli – Milano – Roma). 

Condition as shown in the photos, rare original badge.