I agree, it does appear to be a wz.19 pattern eagle. This is not the first time I have seen a pre-WW2 pattern eagle on Polish exiled armed forces in the west headwear.by becksi
Regards,
Tony
I agree, it does appear to be a wz.19 pattern eagle. This is not the first time I have seen a pre-WW2 pattern eagle on Polish exiled armed forces in the west headwear.
Regards,
Tony
All thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical and/or legal advice.
"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne
Post WW2 Soviet occupation era eagle. Not an area I collect in, but it's more than likely genuine as the counterfeiters haven't gotten to these yet. Most are common and remain in plentiful supply - although I don't often see them in brass finish like this.
Regards,
Tony
All thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical and/or legal advice.
"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne
Hello Tony,
that's right, PSZ eagles present a wide range of types and I am not surprised about another one pattern- wz.19. But, do you agree with me that this photo was taken in the end of war? If yes, this is interesting that soldier's pre-war eagle survived war turmoil.
Best regards,
Filip
Filip
From my own research and specimens – I conclude that there was a “very narrow application (small nr)” of larger “1919 pattern” in Polish Army in Exile, across the various geographies and times during 1939-45/47.
3 things are interesting re 1919 pattern in context of Exile Forces
1. looks like a very small nr of Eagles actually made (stamped) in Poland, made to France / Mid-east and UK – they almost not seen on period hats etc
2. to my knowledge - there are 2-3 patterns that had been re-made – using casting technique – they are well documented and multiple specimens are known. The rarest is, to my knowledge, – one with the vertical blade – exclusive version made in the UK (I think) – used in 1st Cor (very early) and WAAF like formation. I will try to dig out picture of it
3. a lot of 19ths come up on pictures of POW and Displaced People Camps in Germany – however – not sure if made in Poland or re-made in Germany.
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Fellows,
I think - it is worth posting!
Fellows,
Please follow the link below:
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/awards-...signia?page=16
It leads to a very interesting PAF Eagle - not yet featured on our forum. What is incredible interesting - it actually is marked by the "Producer". Unfortunately it is very hard to conclude the full text - except word "London"
We now have a new task - find an another one ot solve the puzzle ad ID this variant!
Anyone - some ideas /pictures etc?
Fellows,
I was thinking - recently - which the most relevant - "story telling" Eagle i have seen over years, is - and the conclusion is - this one!
Hope You like my choice!
It is a "patch" type one - featured on the uniform of Zofia Lesniowska (IPMS) - the daughter of Gen W Sikorski.
As far as i understand - it is one off specimen.
I have removed some features - to make the work of counterfeiters a bit harder - as i am sure, they will try!
Hello everyone,
A couple of fantasy eagles from the same seller vwg3811 located in Cracow / Kraków, Poland sold on Allegro yesterday.
Cheers,
Kosa
It is incredible how wide imagination some people have to secure some cash!
Combining the contemporary “re-make” of pennon of 24 lancers with the “re-make” of Steinchouer’s fixing nut – to convince somebody that it is a period made eagle – is just top of (… I have no words to describe it!)
Hello everyone,
A couple of fantasy eagles from the same seller vwg3811 located in Cracow / Kraków, Poland sold on Allegro yesterday.
Cheers,
Kosa
Yes, this is sad. This is sick. Beware of the seller vwg3811. He lists fantasy eagles on Allegro from time to time. The badges in post #1878 above sold for nearly $250 a piece
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