W.W.1 Polish badge

[Pierre N]

original or not ???
I would like to know if the badge is an original and if it isits value, 7-12-18 on the left side , 7-12-19 other side , and the number 34 on bottom , the first two number maybe a date, but i know nothing about the number 34 ???

[3mk]

Hey Pierre, Sorry to break the bad news but your badge is a replica make by A.Panasiuk in Warsaw.

As a copy worth around $50 or a bit less

Still a nice badge to have, Alot were bought by vetrans as replacements

[Pierre N]

Thank ! i appreciate your help !

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hello Pierre,

3MK is correct. Unfortunately this is a copy of the 34th Infantry Regiment by the most prolific maker of Polish military badge replicas – Andrzej Panasiuk of Warsaw, Poland. More info on him here:

Study of Artistic Engraving Andrzej Panasiuk, Warszawa,¦wiêtojañska St 4/6

Yes, those are dates on the two arms that are important to the history of the formation of this regiment.

Attached below is a genuine example of one of the versions produced. The other has a Virtuti Militari cross applied onto the upper cross arm. There were more than one official maker of this badge.

For market value reference, the results of an auction for a genuine example that sold mid last year.

Regards,
Tony

[Pierre N]

wow ,thank Tony for the extra information , with the pics of original badge , now i am sure i not buy this badge


Pierre

[A.J. Zawadzki]

You’re most welcome Pierre. Please visit us again should you have any further questions about Polish militaria.

Cheers,
Tony