Pre-war Badge thread

[jaxmon]

Well, Tony, your badge is unusual. The eagle is rather rare. As a matter of fact I've never seen badge like yours, alas it is common badge.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Yes, relatively common in several variations. Here's a couple of examples of ones sold on internet auctions:

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Here's two more (also from closed auctions), which appear to be the same maker as yours - one with a variation in the mounting post and the other with a 'rivet style' of holding the eagle in place.

Cheers,
Tony

[rotmeister]

here are: 7th PAP, Witkowice and Corps of Security

[jaxmon]

Here's two more (also from closed auctions), which appear to be the same maker as yours - one with a variation in the mounting post and the other with a 'rivet style' of holding the eagle in place.

Cheers,
Tony

I was sure mine is made by Chylinski, unfortunately without proper spinner

[jaxmon]

here are: 7th PAP, Witkowice and Corps of Security

Nice... especially 7 PAP

[jaxmon]

Bulak-Balachowicz Cross of Merit. I have found those at Russian "Allegro". Very, very pricy

[3mk]

Amazing rare items, haven't seen a genuine Bulak-Balachowicz Cross yet

[dastier]

Amazing rare items, haven't seen a genuine Bulak-Balachowicz Cross yet

Is there such a thing as a genuine Bulak-Balachowicz Cross - please explain? What is the history of this award if you don't mind me asking?

[Krakow1]

Here is a document for 4 Pulk Piechoty Legionow. (4th Legions Infantry Regiment)
Previous owner had glued it onto a hard piece of paper.
Fairly rare document signed by General Boleslaw Roja who died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp in 1940. Gen Roja is often praised for his personal bravery by his subordinates, he had two horses killed underneath him during battle of Molotkowo.

"Diploma

Comrade in arms corporal Franciszek Balzar for bravery and in remembrance of battles of Polish Legions in years 1916-1918 i bestow upon You a swastika badge 2nd class.