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A cross-shaped award with sunbeams between the arms. In the center, the initials “RP” (Republic of Poland) are inscribed on a medallion. Mounted on a pin and hallmarked with the silver fineness. Dimensions: 16 mm x 16 mm. Weight with ribbon: 2.5 g. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the collection of memorabilia belonging to the Pająk and Picheta families. These...
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Commemorative Medal for the Polish-Bolshevik War of 1918–1920. The obverse features the Polish Eagle (model 1927) with the Virtuti Militari Order around its neck. The reverse bears the inscription “Polska Swemu Obrońcy” (Poland to Its Defender) set within a laurel wreath. The edge is smooth, marked with “BRONZE” and the triangular manufacturer’s mark AB&Cie;—Artur Bertrand &...
Large-sized Border Guard Corps badge. Made at Stanisław Reising’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. Two-piece badge with an overlaid Model 27 eagle. Silver-plated tombac, enameled. Original, manufacturer-supplied cap (loosely fitted to the post). 55x38mm.
A display case containing replicas of PSZnZ badges.
The item is a commemorative badge of the Association of War Disabled of the Republic of Poland. The badge depicts a silver eagle on a red background, surrounded by a wreath and an inscription. It is the oldest Polish veterans’ organization, founded in 1919. Diameter: 30 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the collections of the Pająk and Pichet families. The me...
A display case containing replicas of PSZnZ badges.
Commemorative badge of the Federation of Polish Associations of Defenders of the Fatherland. The badge consists of two parts, made of brass or tombac, silver-plated and enameled in white, red, and blue. The central element is a white swastika. Dimensions: 40 mm x 40 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the collections of the Pająk and Picheta families. The memorab...
A display case containing replicas of Second Polish Republic medals.
A decoration in the form of a gold cross with enamel applied to the arms; a crowned eagle is visible in the center; the inscription “To the Fighters for Independence” is placed on the arms of the cross; the reverse is gilded; original ribbon. Dimensions: 39 mm x 44 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the collection of memorabilia belonging to the Pająk and Pi...
A one-piece badge. The badge depicts an eagle with the initials “JP” on its breast and the inscription: POLSKA NA SZLAKU JÓZEFA PIŁSUDSKIEGO XXV. The reverse is plain. Pin and cap marked “Michrowski Warszawa” Dimensions: 22 mm x 27 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the collection of memorabilia belonging to the Pająk and Picheta families. These memora...
The badge features a stylized cross with flaring arms ending in finials, set within a circular laurel wreath. In the center of the badge is a crowned eagle with outstretched wings, holding swords in its talons; on its breast is a small shield covered with red enamel, bearing a knight’s cross. On the brass arms of the cross forming the background, the names of the rivers that served as the th...
Poland20th Century—Postwar Poland and the Polish People’s Republic (1945–1989) Includes: 1) Partisan Cross, 2) Bronze Medal for Merit on the Field of Glory, 3) Medal “For Participation in the Battles for Berlin,” 4) Bronze Badge “For Merit in Customs Service of the People’s Republic of Poland,” 5) Commemorative Cross of the “Zenon” Partisan Unit of the 34th Infantry Regimen...
1920 Combat Cross. Made in Jan Knedler’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. A variant known as the “large Knedler.” The reverse bears the low number “6007.” The ribbon features a clasp for re-awarding; the ribbon is suspended from the original bar. Bronze, patinated ribbon. 47.8 x 43.2 mm.
Commemorative badge of the Maritime and Colonial League, “Journey Through Poland to the Sea, 1933.”Design: Depicts a sailing ship on the waves with a lighthouse in the background. Includes the text “THE POLISH SEA DEMANDS” and “REMEMBER IT.” Dimensions: Overall condition as shown in the photos.
The Order of Polonia Restituta, Second Class, consists of a cross suspended from a red ribbon 45 mm wide with white stripes. The insignia of the order also includes a silver-plated star composed of eight clusters of rays. In its center is a white-enameled shield bearing a gilded “RP” monogram, surrounded by a sapphire ring inscribed with “POLONIA RESTITUTA.” Dimensions of the cross: 60...
A badge in the shape of a Maltese cross with sunbeams visible between its arms. On the arms of the cross, which is covered with white enamel, is the abbreviation of the Association’s name, the letters “ZIW RP,” and in the center is the national eagle wearing a crown. It is mounted on a cap, which is marked “W. STOMÓW/WARSZAWA.” Dimensions: 20 mm. Overall condition as shown in the ph...
United KingdomGeorge V (1910–1936) A fleur-de-lis cross; in the medallion, Britannia seated facing right against a background of the sea and the sun, FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE; on the reverse, a silver hallmark on the lower arm; in the medallion, a crowned royal monogram; a crown above the cross; a one-piece order, mounted on a ribbon; manufactured at Sebastian Garrard’s workshop silver, 48.6...
Polish Equestrian Badge. Made at Wiktor Gontarczyk’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. Silver-plated tombac, enameled. The reverse is smooth. The number “36” is visible on the reverse. Original, manufacturer’s screw cap. 22x20mm.
The Order of the White Eagle consists of an order cross and an order star. The cross is in the shape of a Maltese cross measuring 70 × 70 mm, covered with red enamel and bordered in white. In its center is a white eagle, and gilded rays are placed between the arms. On the reverse side is the inscription “For the Fatherland and the Nation” and the monogram “RP” surrounded by a wreath o...
A white-and-red pennant on a chain bearing the letters “AK.” Worn primarily by women who, after their liberation from German captivity, served in the Polish Armed Forces in the West. Seen, among other places, in the famous photograph of Karolina Lanckorońska from her time serving in the 2nd Polish Corps. A photograph of a boy with a similar pennant appears in Tomasz Zawistowski’s book *...
"Lviv Technical Choir" badge. Made at William Ugner’s engraving workshop in Lviv. Tombac, smooth reverse. Original, manufacturer’s screw cap. 28.5 x 23 mm.
Order of Virtutii Militari. Crafted in Jan Knedler’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. The order is made of hallmarked silver. The enamel is in good condition. 41.5 x 38.5 mm.
An original, rare World War II-era badge made in the United Kingdom—the Free Czech Victory badge. Gold-plated brass, enameled in red, white, and blue, featuring the letter “V” for Victory and a laurel branch. The inscription “CZECHOSLOVAKIA”; on the reverse, the embossed text “1941 Issued By The Czechoslovak Army.” Height: 21 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Cross of Merit of the Central Lithuanian Army. Tombac, patinated ribbon. On the reverse, a very faint number “18” is visible. The original bar is sewn into the ribbon in period style. An exceptionally striking specimen. 45.8 x 42 mm.The Cross of Merit of the Central Lithuanian Forces is a Polish military decoration established on February 25, 1922, by the Vilnius Sejm, which recognized act...
Badge of the Medical Training Center. Made at Józef Michrowski’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. A two-piece badge with an applied eagle. Gold-plated brass, enameled. Original, manufacturer-supplied screw cap. 44.5 x 44.5 mm.
Miniature of the badge of the 10th Dragoon Regiment, part of the 1st Armored Division. Screw-on mount. Dimensions: 15 mm x 10 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
This is a badge of the Association of War Disabled of the Republic of Poland. The obverse features the Roman numerals XX and the inscription “ZW.INW.WOJ.R.P. 1919–1939,” marking the organization’s 20th anniversary. The badge is made using the enamel technique, with distinctive red and white elements. Dimensions: 20 mm x 10 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come fr...
Second Polish Republic: Independence Cross Miniature - The Picheta and Pająk Family Collection
7 EUR
The Cross of Independence, designed by Wiktor Gontarczyk. The decoration takes the form of a gold cross with enamel applied to the arms; a crowned eagle is visible in the center, and the inscription “To the Fighters for Independence” is placed on the arms of the cross; the reverse is gilded; original ribbon. Dimensions: 16 mm x 16 mm Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Lithuanian-Belarusian Front Badge, 1919–1920. Made at Stanisław Lipczyński’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. A two-piece badge with an applied eagle; the reverse features a counter-stamp. Made of silver-plated brass. Original, manufacturer’s screw cap. 39x39mm.
Medal, May 3, 1925. Made of silver, with the number "218" visible. Original ribbon preserved. Diameter: 30 mm.
Alfred Norbert Witold Bzowiecki (born Alfred Norbert Fliderbaum) was a Polish lawyer, historian, journalist, columnist, and officer in the Polish Army. He lived from 1899 to 1971. He made his mark on history as a participant in the struggle for Polish independence, an author of military publications, and an active member of the émigré journalistic community. He served as a second lieutenant ...
PolandRepublic of Poland in Exile A cross in the shape of the Cross of St. Benedict, with a rectangular medallion in the center bearing the inscription MONTE / CASSINO / MAY / 1944; the reverse side is stamped with the number 15922; a one-piece cross mounted on a ribbon bronze, 40.9 x 40.6 mm, 13.75 g (with ribbon), patina
Silver "Cross of Merit 1849" with a crown, with hallmarks on the ring: VM 2-6/C; Marko 140c
Order of the White Eagle, crafted in Wiktor Gontarczyk’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. The enamel is in excellent condition. The applied eagle has slight play. A rare item on the auction market, suitable for a discerning collection. 70x70mm.The Order of the White Eagle is the oldest and highest state decoration of the Republic of Poland. It was established in 1705 by Augustus II the Strong, ...
Exemplary Firefighter Badge, Model 59. Silver-plated tombac, enameled, with a smooth reverse side. The original cap is preserved.
Badge of the 6th Lviv Division (later the 6th Lviv Infantry Brigade). Probably manufactured in Palestine around 1943. White metal or low-grade silver. Original cap preserved. 49 mm x 35 mm.
USSR. Silver Decoration of the Order of the Red Banner (No. 6), Type 4—Variation in number and on the reverse—AG and enamel (42.31 g – Ø 45.5x37 mm). An extremely rare specimen of excellent craftsmanship (Only 70 original examples produced) - R 5 - From Hirsch Auction 202 on 11/27/1998 - Silver Order of the Red Banner (No. 6), Type 4 (variant regarding numbering and reverse) - Silver an...
The Cross of the Combatants, 1920. Made in Jan Knedler’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. A variant known as the “large Knedler.” The reverse bears the number “33672.” Bronze, patinated ribbon. 47.8 x 43.3 mm.
A collection belonging to Zenon Zieleński, a soldier in the PSZnZ. The collection includes: a sword, a beret, a photograph, and an ID card.
The commemorative badge of the “Radosław” Group was shaped like a round shield with a semicircular frame at the bottom. It was made of blue enamel. The upper part bore the inscription “STARE MIASTO,” and the lower part “WOLA–CZERNIAKÓW,” referring to the main areas where the group fought. Green laurel leaves were placed on either side. In the center of the badge was the Virtuti...
Grand Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, with ribbon and case, W. Gontarczyk
696 EUR
Grand Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, complete with box and ribbon. The set was crafted in Wiktor Gontarczyk’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. The enamel is in excellent condition, both on the cross and on the star. The star is in two pieces, and the clasp functions properly. The box closes securely. A period set for a discerning collection. Dimensions of the cross: 68.5 x 6...
Naval and Colonial League Badge. Enameled tombac; the enamel is in very good condition. Two-piece badge with an applied image of a ship. 50x40mm.
USSR DECORATIONS AND KNIGHTLY ORDERS DURING WORLD WAR II - RUSSIA. The Russian decorations presented here have been carefully described, and we remain available for any clarifications, enlarged images, or additional information. However, given the inherent issues with this type of decoration, please be advised that once a lot has been sold, no claims will be considered, including those regardi...
A pair of officer's stars. The original mounting tabs are still intact.
Grand Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari, manufactured by Picchiani and Barracchi in Italy. Gilded tombac, enameled.
"Hitler-Jugend" badge—25 mm Hüsken 9301 member badge with a clip fastener
A collection of documents belonging to Colonel (Honorary) Jan Wawrzkiewicz, Vice President of the World Federation Council of the SPK. The set includes: a certificate for the Officer’s Cross from 1973, a certificate for the Commander’s Cross from 1977, a certificate for the National Treasure Medal from 1974, and a decorative tube. The eagle shown in the photos is not included with this item.
Officer’s badge of the 21st Light Artillery Regiment. Made at Wiktor Gontarczyk’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. A two-part badge with an overlaid pop-up cross. Made of unhallmarked silver. Original, manufacturer’s cap. Reference: Sawicki, Wielechowski, *Badges of the Polish Army 1918–1945*, Warsaw 2007, p. 258. 41.5 x 41.5 mm. Rare.
PolandSecond Polish Republic (1918–1939) Knight’s Cross, with 3 on the arms - K - K - 1925; in the center, an eagle; surrounded by four half-suns obscuring the corners of the cross; a two-part badge mounted on a pin; the cap marked A. PANASIUK / ENGRAVER / WARSAW / 4/6 ŚWIĘTOJAŃSKA STREET white metal, enamel, 38.2 x 38.4 mm, 18.29 g (without cap)
Polish People's Republic Pennant/Commemorative Badge of the 1st Warsaw Cavalry Division - Cavalry
23 EUR
Commemorative badge of the 1st Warsaw Cavalry Division (1 WDK) in the form of a cavalry pennant. Its background is divided vertically into two fields in blue and red. In the upper part is the inscription “1 WDK 1944–47,” referring to the division’s period of existence. In the center is a stylized Grunwald Cross. It is mounted on a screw cap, which is marked “S.T. LENDZIOSZEK PRAC GRA...
The Warsaw Uprising Cross, along with its certificate. The Warsaw Uprising Cross takes the form of a silver-plated and oxidized equal-armed cross. On its obverse is a white-and-red band featuring the symbol of Fighting Poland (“The Anchor”) and the date “1 VIII 1944.” The reverse bears the inscription “To the Warsaw Insurgents” and a laurel wreath. The medal is suspended from a nav...
A badge in the shape of a rectangle covered with white-and-red enamel, bearing the inscription "AK" and the anchor of Fighting Poland, with the stylized inscription below “ŻMIJA” formed from the body of a snake ending with a head and a tongue (there were two versions, with and without the tongue). The badge was designed by Jacek Miłobędzki, alias “Wróbel,” and was manufactured by t...
The badge is shaped like the letter “Z” with a Scout lily superimposed on it. It was made of oxidized and silver-plated brass and was fastened with a screw cap. The badge was crafted by Andrzej Panasiuk. Dimensions: 10 mm × 16 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta with box. The box closes properly. The enamel on one of the cross's arms has been repaired. Dimensions of the cross: 40.5 x 40.4 mm. Dimensions of the box: 85 x 65 x 25 mm.The Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (5th class) was established on February 4, 1921, as a decoration of the Second Polish Republic. It was awarded for outst...
Sharpshooter Badge. Made at Bronisław Grabski’s engraving workshop in Łódź. White metal, smooth reverse side. Original, factory-made screw cap. Reference: Sawicki, Wielechowski, *Badges of the Polish Army 1918–1945*, Warsaw 2007, p. 599. Diameter: 32 mm.
The badge takes the form of an equal-armed cross, the arms of which are covered with navy blue enamel and bear the inscription “ARMIA KRAJOWA” on the horizontal arms and “AKCJA BURZA” on the vertical arms. In the center is a white-and-red medallion featuring the Home Army eagle, a reference to the emblem of the Polish Underground State. The cross is surrounded by a red wreath stylized ...
The badge has an irregular shape and depicts a wall featuring the symbol of Fighting Poland (“the anchor”) alongside the Scout lily and the platoon number “227.” In the upper left corner is the inscription: “ZGR/ŻYRA-FA/1 VIII–30 IX/1944.” It is made of silver-plated and oxidized tombac, with a mintage of 70 numbered pieces. The design was created by Tymoteusz Tuchowski, alias ...
Silver Cross of Merit. Made at Jan Knedler’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. Hallmarked silver, enameled. Reverse side smooth, patinated ribbon. 46x41.5 mm. Damage to the enamel.
SwedenCarl XVI Gustaf (1973–) Head facing left, CARL • XVI • GUSTAF • SVERIGES • KONUNG; on the reverse, a silver hallmark; a soldered crown at the top; a single-piece medal mounted on a ribbon silver, 31.3 mm, 16.85 g (with ribbon), plus original box
A round brass badge attached to a pin. The center features a stylized eagle and the capital letters “AK,” symbolizing the Home Army. Below are three shields bearing the emblems of underground units: the Warsaw Military District (WOW), the Home Army’s “Garłuch” Regiment, and the “Kampinos” Group. Attached to a pin. Diameter: 25 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A patriotic badge featuring a profile of Józef Piłsudski; the Marshal’s likeness is surrounded by a black enamel circle. This one-piece badge was made between 1935 and 1939, after the Marshal’s death. The reverse is plain. Mounted on a post; no cap. Probably made by Jan Knedler’s workshop in Warsaw. Diameter: 20 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the coll...
Polish Equestrian Badge, small. Made at Wiktor Gontarczyk’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. Tombac, smooth reverse. The number “2050” is visible on the reverse. Original cap. 17.5 x 16.5 mm.
Grand Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari of the Polish People's Republic. Gilded tombac, enameled.
Germany - Third Reich (1933–1945), Tank Combat Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen) Clasp - white metal
1/-
22 EUR
Tank Combat Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen) Clasp - white metal, manufacturer's mark: DH, 33.55 g, Nimer. 3906, clasp fastener
