One-piece badge made in tombac, mounted on a nut. Badge in the form of a shield, in the upper part one can see the mermaid of Warsaw, the symbol of 2KP, in the lower part the recognition badge of the 8th Army, around which there is an inscription ( 2 Polish Corps ) above the inscription laurel branches.
Reverse plain with a minted number (000746), with a post in the middle. Original company cap not signed.
Badge in original manufacturer's paper packaging.
The badge comes from a set after Franciszek Glowniak.
Franciszek Glowniak, born 15-IX-1912. before the war, an officer of the National Police (Mark Number 1320) and a Soldier of the Gendarmerie (Badge Number 3294). Probably takes part in the Defensive War, then mobilized to the Polish Army in France on May 30, 1940. Joins the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade with which he participates in the Libyan Campaign from 19-VIII-1941 to 22-III-1942 (including the battles for Tobruk), awarded the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade "Tobruk" Commemorative Badge (Badge Number 1120). Later, as part of the 2nd Carpathian Rifle Baon (3rd Carpathian Rifle Division), he takes part in the Italian Campaign including the Battle of Monte Cassino (Cross Number 4967). Wounded during combat on 11-XI-1944.Awarded the Cross of Valor, the Army Medal (three times), the Bronze Cross of Merit with Swords and British decorations (Star of Italy, Star of Africa, Star 1939-45). After the war he settled in Great Britain.
Dimensions; 36mm x 20mm
