Thor996 Posted November 23, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2018 This is a Polish 33rd Infantry Regiment Badge from the WW2 or earlier era. I do not know enough about Polish WW2 History or Polish units to be able to further comment on the unit history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skir Posted November 24, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2018 Not to be a downer but looks to be a copy. Can you post a pic of the brass spinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 24, 2018 Not to be a downer but looks to be a copy. Can you post a pic of the brass spinner? http://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/313536-medal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted November 24, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 24, 2018 Interestingly this badge incorporates the Maltese cross. Its eight points denote the eight obligations or aspirations of the knights of St. John: to live in truth, have faith, repent of ones sins, give proof of humility, love justice, be merciful, be sincere & wholehearted, and to endure persecution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted November 24, 2018 Interestingly this badge incorporates the Maltese cross. Its eight points denote the eight obligations or aspirations of the knights of St. John: to live in truth, have faith, repent of ones sins, give proof of humility, love justice, be merciful, be sincere & wholehearted, and to endure persecution. That's a great observation. Wonder if that style comes down in the badge because of the presence the Hospitaller's Protestant branch had /have in Poland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skir Posted November 25, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 25, 2018 Not to be a downer but looks to be a copy. Can you post a pic of the brass spinner? For a dollar and You like it, a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted November 25, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 25, 2018 I am sorry for the bad news. Pre and wartime Polish items are very rare and heavily reproduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted November 26, 2018 I am sorry for the bad news. Pre and wartime Polish items are very rare and heavily reproduced. meh no biggie...win/win for me. I paid a buck for it. so either way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted November 29, 2018 Not to be a downer but looks to be a copy. Can you post a pic of the brass spinner? was told by someone else that the brass nut doesn't have to have a name on it to make it 'real'. If you are going to call this a copy, then please list reasons for you calling it a 'copy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted January 9, 2019 was told by someone else that the brass nut doesn't have to have a name on it to make it 'real'. If you are going to call this a copy, then please list reasons for you calling it a 'copy'. still waiting for those who called this a copy to prove it with some back up to their commentary.... if you are going to call something a reproduction or fake then in MY opinion you should back it up with facts not just call something fake or repro and run. but whatever that in my opinion shows the integrity of the person who makes the claim. I didn't pay a lot for it, but that's besides the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 18, 2019 Share #11 Posted January 18, 2019 I am sorry for the bad news. Pre and wartime Polish items are very rare and heavily reproduced. I would not say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 18, 2019 Share #12 Posted January 18, 2019 Interestingly this badge incorporates the Maltese cross. The Polish interwar tradition. Without special subtext. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 18, 2019 Share #13 Posted January 18, 2019 Not to be a downer but looks to be a copy. Do you know all Polish pre-WWII manufacturers of this badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted February 28, 2020 http://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/313536-medal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now