probably polish stick pin ?

[bichon]

Hello

can you identify this insignia ?

thanks for answers
cordially
Didier

[Aldo]

Hello Didler, i have no idea of the nature of this pin but the stylized Hakenkreuz with the short arms is reminiscent of the symbol seen on many badges from Finland.

Good luck, Al

[bichon]

Hello Aldo

Thank you

I really don't know ??

Didier

[Gunny Hartmann]

Maybe something to do with the Podhale rifles?

[Aldo]

Maybe something to do with the Podhale rifles?

That's a better guess Gunny, the Fin swastika rotates in the opposite direction

[CBH]

Poland also used a backwards swastika, symbol.
The colour and shape of the pin match the collar patches used by Cavalry Squadrons of the Frontier Defence Corps

[bichon]

Hello

thank you

Didier

[andrzejku98]

Hello Bichon,

It could be connected to either of the following Artillery Regiments.

1) 1 Pułk Artylerii Górskie

2) 21 Pułk Artylerii Lekkiej

3) 11 Karpacki Pułk Artylerii Lekkiej

4) 1 Pułk Artylerii Motorowej

Just an idea

Best wishes

Andrzej

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hi Bichon,

This is actually a pin associated with the Polish Armed Forces in the West, and specifically #4 on Andrzekju’s list, the 1st Motorized Artillery Regiment (1 Pułk Artylerii Motorowej) of the 1st Polish Armoured Division. I suspect it to be a sweetheart pin, or something produced post war for veterans. Either way, a nice piece.

Regards,
Tony