3rd DSK (Dywizja Strelcow Karpackich) cloth insignia

[Loupie1961]

An arm flash to the 3rd DSK: canvas badge, felt fir tree. Is it a genuine article or a repro? Thank you in advance for your expertize!

[StefanM]

I personally think this is okay, but Tony will probably be better qualified to confirm originality.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Stefan is correct, it appears genuine. The backing is different from most, but there were many variations produced. Here's just a small sampling, starting with my personal favorite:




Cheers,
Tony

[Loupie1961]

Thank you all, good news then..... all the best, Loupie

[Thomas the Tank Engine]

Hi Guys,
Here's another version, this time displayed on the battledress.

Regards,
Tom

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hi Tom,

Thanks for your contribution Your BD displays the ‘official’ version, made in Palestine:





Cheers,
Tony

[Thomas the Tank Engine]

I'm glad you've enjoyed the BD. Well, I guess it's high time to post a period pic of the Carpathian cloth insignia. Here we've got cheerful Gen. Anders receiving the insignia at the quarters of the divisional forward party at Cervaro on May 10, 1944, just a few days before capturing the Monte Cassino monastery.

Regards,
Tom

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Thanks Tom, great photo. First time I am seeing this one. The patch pictured is reminiscent of the type that kicked off this thread.

This photo was taken the day before the 4th assault on Monte Cassino was launched. The week following was particularly stressful for the great general and it's a safe bet there were no such smiles until after the Polish flag was unfurled over the ruins of the abbey on the morning of May 18th.

Regards,
Tony

[enca]

Hello,
I would like to have your opinion about this 3DSK patch.
It is embroidered with bullion thread.
A similar badge is at page 285 of the book: Wojceiechowski –Sawicki - Polskie Sily Zbrojne na Zachodzie.

Many thanks

Enzo

[kosa]

Here's just a small sampling, starting with my personal favorite:

It's my favorite too. A pretty rare patch.

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