Znak Żandarmerii (military police badge)

[jojo12]

hello people,

I just bought this badge, on the back it say's 2047 Znak zandamerii

Could somebody give me some more info,plz.

Thanks.

Jojo

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hi Jojo, it's a pre-WW2 Polish Military Police badge. The badge was worn as shown below. Also a picture showing the reverse.

Regards,
Tony

[jojo12]

Do you think such badges are collectible? I find the badge really interesting. it's a nice piece.
I'm not sure what kind of material it's made from? To me it looks like some kind of silver plated tombak? (I'm really not sure)


Thanks.

Regards jojo

[dastier]

First time I've seen or heard of one so yes, I would say collectible. Other opinions may differ.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Yes, definitely collectible. Which is probably why you bought it, right? This is not a common badge. It’s nice to see that yours is complete with its original chain and connector.

The badge is made from Alpacca, sometimes called Nickel Silver, or simply White Metal which is an alloy consisting of nickel, copper and zinc. The connector at the end of the chain is plated brass. The "Ż" in the center is brass.

Regards,
Tony

[jojo12]

I just think I payed to much for it:200 euro.
But it's a nice piece after all.

Regards
Jojo

[pat15567]

Nice item, defenitely OK. Sign of polish pre war military police.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

I just think I payed to much for it:200 euro. . .

Not a bad price at all Jojo. The past two or three sold in Poland right around ~250 EUR

Regards,
Tony

[jaxmon]

I agree with Tony. That is a reasonable price

[rra227]

Nice badge! Mine is number 6210. Rich A. in Pa.