Hello
do you know those badges ?
which era ?
thanks for answers
cordially
Didier
Hello
do you know those badges ?
which era ?
thanks for answers
cordially
Didier
They are Polish that is all I can tell, but you are about to get more information soon.
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Hello Gentlemen
any idea ?
thanks for reply
cordially
Didier
Look like Polish regimental badges. I'll try to find some exempale in a book.
These appear to be ‘commemorative issue’ pre-independence Legion era hat eagles. I’d need to check my references for more info though, which are not with me at the moment. Stay tuned . . .
T.
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Just had a brief look in Gawlowski's book on Eagles (1913 - 1920) ..
If I'm reading it right, the "5" is the commemorative for the 5th Infantry - Battle of Krakow .. 1916
And the "1" is the commemorative for the 1st Infantry - Battle of Wiedniu - 1916. (Battle of Vienna)
Although both Amazon shields show some slight differences in style to the ones in the book.
Gary J.
Hello Gentlemen
thank you
but something I don't understand
do you mean that thoses badges are not regimental ones ?
commemorative, so don't wear on uniform ?
thanks for explanations and sorry for my bad english
cordially
Didier
Helllo,
A friend of mine, who collects the polish eagles, indicated me they were copies...
I know nothing about these items. But if my friend says it, I am afraid that I can believe him...
ZP
Hi Didier,
Your English is perfectly understandable. No problems.
A quick look through my references does not include this type among genuine known examples. Some pictures taken from „Polskie orły do czapek w latach 1917–1919” by Tomasz Zawistowski showing genuine examples of such badges.
In the early pre-independence Legion era, prior to the widespread introduction of regimental badges and before standardization of uniform regulations, eagle badges did serve to identify the regiment / unit of service. Some were even worn on the uniform tunic, as pictured below (again, taken from the Zawistowski reference)
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
thanks a lot
cordially
Didier
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