Scarce Early 1950s Polish 1st Tadeusz Kosciuszko Infantry Division 1WDP Uniform Badge

This is a scarce early 1950's uniform badge for the Polish 1st Tadeusz Kosciuszko Infantry Division aka 1WDP. First organized in 1943, the group was part of the Soviet-led Polish Armed Forces, aka the Polish Forces in the East. The division's namesake was an 18th century Polish patriot who fought against the Russians and who also joined the American cause in the Revolutionary War. In 1955 the division became the 1st Warsaw Mechanized Division.

Circa early 1950's.

Approximately 1-11/16" in height x 1-7/16" in width.

Silver plated & enameled nickel alloy with brass lined plastic disc backing.

Single screw post with disc backing.

None.

This is from a Polish Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX13 LDIX9/13 SLAAEX03/24/23

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has light wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.