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This is a World War II commemorative Polish underground badge from the Warsaw uprising. Badge is shaped like a crest emblazoned with a mermaid bearing a Knight's Cross shield and reads POWSTANIE AK 1944.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:1-5/8" height and 1-1/8" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Lacquered brass.
ATTACHMENT:Pin with single-screw attachment.
MARKINGS:W. GAWRON CHICAGO U.S.A. on reverse of attachment.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Polish militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LAGEX SAGEX7/14
CONDITION:6+ (Fine Very Fine): Badge has some light signs of wear and a beautiful coppery patina in spots.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.