Polish Regimental Badges WW2
Article about: Rare badge from this maker! Thanks for posting this nice clear picture. Regards, Tony
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01-29-2010, 04:37 AM
#291
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
Hi there, I am very interested in the history of 303 Kosciuszko squadron during WW2 and I was actually able to acquire the 303 squadron badge # 49. I am looking for collectors who might have an original 303 badge with the original spinner (screwnut) as my # 49 came without it. Basically I would like to make a copy of the original spinner but my silversmith asked me for the exact dimensions. I am not trying to make any illegal copy or profit from this etc. This is strictly for my collection. I am a senior executive with General Electric Capital, my intentions are pure and all I am looking for is some help. Would you know anyone willing to help (I would be able to compensate the person for their time and effort if necesary). Let me know please. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Konrad (konrad.sobolewski@ge.com)
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01-29-2010, 09:00 AM
#292
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
Hello Konrad, ... and welcome !
Your 303 badge, ... I presume that is a hallmarked "K&S" ?
.. If so, it would be a "kirkwood and Sons" item.
I believe that Kirkwoods used pretty much standard spinners on their badges from around 1941 onwards .... (I'm not sure previous to that date), ...
And again, some 303 Sqdn badges have a 1940 Hallmark letter, so possibly a standard Kirkwood spinner might do the job if they are known to be used prior to 1941 ?
Gary J.
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01-29-2010, 09:33 AM
#293
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01-29-2010, 10:06 AM
#294
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
Ok ..
Maker "A.F" Birmingham hallmark "R" 1941.
Question now is "Who is A.F" ?
Gary J.
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01-29-2010, 11:02 AM
#295
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
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01-29-2010, 11:05 AM
#296
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
I've just contacted the Birmingham Assay office to see whether they have a record of "A.F" ...
Hopefully we will get a positive reply !!
Gary J.
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01-29-2010, 11:10 AM
#297
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01-29-2010, 01:54 PM
#298
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
Mystery solved - A.F is Arthur Fenwick Ltd. Vyse St, Birmingham
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01-29-2010, 04:15 PM
#299
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
Excellent !! ... another manufacturer pinned down !
Gary J.
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3 DSK
Mystery solved - A.F is Arthur Fenwick Ltd. Vyse St, Birmingham
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01-30-2010, 08:28 PM
#300
Re: Polish Regimetal Badges WW2
You guys are 100% absolutely right. AF is Arthur Fenwick of Birmingham (I verified it with Birmingham Assay Office) and the badges he produced were made in 1940 and 1941. He used a very unique spinner (one I am missing). I tried to find any other badge by this maker just to get the spinner but this seems impossible... Might have to get another 303 badge if one comes up for sale. Cheers. Konrad
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