Very Interesting Offciers Grouping

[DKNYC71]

Here is a neat grouping allegedly belonging to Miroslaw Siestrzencewicz-Bohusz which just sold at auction. What branch/unit/service do the collar patches represent? Also the rank appears different on the tunic and the beret, maybe someone else's beret, or an "unofficial" upgrade in rank in the later years. Just thought I would post it on this forum for interest.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Thanks for your post, and welcome to the forum. An interesting set. This chap seems to have bounced around a bit. As far as the collar insignia, the colour rendition of the photo might be off a bit, but they appear to be 4th Infantry Division infantry battalion tabs. Some research into this officer would confirm that.

Regards,
Tony

[andrzejku98]

Hello DKNYC71,

May I also welcome you to the Forum, the Officer in Question Mirosław Siestrzeńcewicz-Bohusz was born in 1913, he was a Podporucznik (2nd Lieutenant) in the 6BSK (6th Carpathian Rifle Battalion, 2nd Rifle Brigade, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division. His Service Number whilst serving in the 2nd Corps was : 1913-126-III. He was awarded the Monte casino Cross Numbered : 1914. He also received the Cross of Valour and Bar after the end of the war in Europe he came to the UK where in 1948 he married Janina Góral they had a Daughter Barbara born in 1951 also the year that they emigrated to the US. Mirosław died on the 30th September 1999 in New York.

That was all that I was able to find for you, I sincerely hope that it is of some use and help to you DKNYC71.

Best wishes

Andrzej

[DKNYC71]

Dear Gentlemen, thank you for your kind words of welcome and you insight into this groping. Great insight and information! Do the insignia all make sense on the tunic? The set along with the beret certainly appears original, any thoughts? - Kind Regards - Dave.