WW2 Extremely Scarce Polish wz.39 Eagle Cap Badge
April 29, 2019
WW2 Polish Miniature Badge 3DSK 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division
April 29, 2019
WW2 Polish Eagle Cap Badge wz.39
Palestine 1940-44, Brass, 54mm x 34mm
Description
Polish eagle cap badge depicting an eagle with spread wings sitting on an amazon shield. The head is topped with a closed crown. On the reverse a threaded post with spinner. Die stamped.
A 1939 pattern Polish eagle cap badge made from 1940 onwards in Palestine. Used commonly by the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade. Very good condition as on photographs.
This version of the eagle is mentioned in the book by Tomasz Zawistowski. “Polskie Orły na Czapki 1939-45” on page 69, illustration 48.
