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05-20-2013, 08:05 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Stefan. While on the topic of this particular variant, these crosses were produced from a reworked worn out stamping die that had been used...

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05-19-2013, 10:16 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread The Makers: Gontarczyk, Knedler, Nagalski, Grabski, Reising, Buszek, Krupski i Matulewicz . . . in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Thanks again Mike. Yes, hope to see some other such examples posted here. To carry on . . . In post #4 Simon shows a fascinating 1935 advert...

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05-19-2013, 09:35 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

This is a UK made variant, same as the one pictured in post #136 above. But the cross you have pictured has every appearance of being a cast...

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05-19-2013, 08:15 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish WW2 Exile Cap Eagles in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

That’s the actual flag that was hoisted over the ruins of the monastery by the 12th Podolski Lancers on May 18, 1944. The raising of the...

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05-19-2013, 07:11 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour ( Krzyz Walecznych - PSZ - wczesny "palestynski" ) for review in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hi again Kornel. Yes, it is one of the more popularly seen types of wartime production crosses. Here's one with its original issue 'hook-eye'...

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05-19-2013, 06:27 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Mike. If this rainy Victoria Day long weekend continues (typical for most long weekends in the spring/summer months on the 'wet coast') I'll...

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05-19-2013, 06:12 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour ( Krzyz Walecznych - PSZ - wczesny "palestynski" ) for review in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hello countaries and welcome to the forum. You are correct, this is a “Near East” made cross. Grzegorz Krogulec in his reference work on this...

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05-18-2013, 07:59 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread The Makers: Gontarczyk, Knedler, Nagalski, Grabski, Reising, Buszek, Krupski i Matulewicz . . . in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

It’s high time to get some posts on this thread, and we don’t necessarily need to limit them to badges and decorations. Here’s an advertising card...

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05-18-2013, 07:22 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

A recently acquired photo group of a KW decorated soldier consisting of a portrait with dedication to a family that likely billeted this soldier...

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05-17-2013, 06:28 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread SS Officer's Cap Eagle in SS Uniforms and insignia

Thanks for that. I don’t collect TR, nor have any awareness of market values. My friends assertion that this piece has such a value raised my...

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05-17-2013, 04:09 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread SS Officer's Cap Eagle in SS Uniforms and insignia

Sid, exactly as I said, it is a copy. I posted to serve as an example of the type a friend has. He says they are worth $2000 on today's market. I...

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05-17-2013, 05:21 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread SS Officer's Cap Eagle in SS Uniforms and insignia

May I ask what market value if for a genuine one of these? - very similar to the one pictured below, which are images taken from the web. I suspect...

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05-17-2013, 04:50 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread How did you find this Forum? in Discussions

Yeah, it's the best kept secret on the web. Come on over any time Doug. You're always welcome. :) Na zdrowie, Tony

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05-15-2013, 06:37 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Submarine ORP Ryś in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Great looking card. Congrats on your new nabytek and thanks for posting along with the historical snippet. cool militaria Cheers, Tony

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05-14-2013, 09:28 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Auction of Polish badges and medals in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Nick. It must have been quite the surprise to get the news that a family member’s items were coming on the block. Once again, best wishes in...

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05-14-2013, 06:34 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread How did you find this Forum? in Discussions

Gary J mentioned this new forum being created and asked me over. Until then I’d spent most of my time on the WAF and AHF. Next thing was an email...

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05-13-2013, 08:45 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish war veteran in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hi again Michiel, please do keep us posted. We look forward to seeing the other photos from the grouping along with current pictures of the monument...

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05-13-2013, 05:02 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Auction of Polish badges and medals in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

To echo the earlier comments, best wishes in recovering these family treasures. All too often such items are sadly of little interest to subsequent...

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05-13-2013, 04:34 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish war veteran in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hi Michiel, you're most welcome. The other members here have done a great job posting information. If possible please take some pictures for us...

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05-13-2013, 02:21 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish war veteran in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hello Michiel, I am relocating this thread from the pre-WW2 to the appropriate section. You are very fortunate to have been given this grouping. ...

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05-11-2013, 04:59 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish WW2 Exile Cap Eagles in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

I would very much like to see a period photo showing these Poland titles in wear. There's a shroud of mystery that surrounds them and also these...

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05-08-2013, 01:31 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish VIS with Nazi markings in World Firearms

Hi Julek, This is an early occupation pistol from about 1941-42 with the take down lever still present and WaA77 acceptance mark. Judging by the...

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05-07-2013, 01:04 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread badge display in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Hi Kevin, I’m not sure what the two small badges on the bottom left are, but assuming all are genuine you’re probably in the $400 - $500 range,...

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05-06-2013, 09:34 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Pre-War Polish Radom Vis holster with ink stamps, 100% original pre war ? in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

To my eye it looks suspiciously fresh for a leather good from over 70 years ago. All such items need to be approached with extreme caution nowadays....

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05-06-2013, 09:28 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Auction Items good or bad? Pre-War 2nd RP version. in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Hi Kamil, Sorry that you missed out on that badge. The 43PP is one of the more common IIRP regimental badges, relatively speaking. So don’t...

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04-30-2013, 10:30 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish Regimental Badges WW2 in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Stefan, thanks for your added comments. It’s an interesting topic. In another thread I spoke of the numbering of the 9th Flanders Rifle’s Battalion...

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04-29-2013, 07:24 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish Regimental Badges WW2 in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Thanks Stefan. So to understand correctly, with the ‘number list being repeated in 1947’ I take it you mean that new issues were recorded on a list...

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04-29-2013, 05:47 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Polish Regimental Badges WW2 in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

I’d like to learn more about the non-serial numbered version of this badge. They seem to exist in numbers proportionate to the serial numbered...

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