Badges auctions

Badge of the Mutual Fire Insurance Society for Buildings in the Kingdom of Poland, an organization of that name that has existed since 1900. White medal, one-piece badge, backing plate, original cap; dimensions: 41.6 x 38.8 mm. In very good condition.
Badge of the Supply Units of the 1st Panzer Division, approved in 1946, manufactured in Germany by the Steinhauer company in Ludenscheid. A two-piece badge made of silver-plated brass; the cap of this badge is inscribed with “Made in Germany.” Dimensions: 40x27 mm. Very good condition.
Badge of the 2nd Motorized Artillery Regiment of the 1st Armored Division, approved in June 1945, manufactured by Altenloh in Brussels. Silver-plated brass, enamel; on the reverse, the distinctive two posts with original, unmarked nuts and a washer. Dimensions: 62x32 mm. Additionally, a miniature measuring 27.8x15.6 mm. Very good condition.
Badge of the 9th Flanders Rifle Battalion of the 1st Armored Division. Two-piece badge, numbered 1384, silver-plated tombac, dimensions 54.6 x 32 mm. Original zinc cap. In very good condition.
Cross of Valor, undated, No. 646, made at Albin Różycki’s workshop in Warsaw; a cross from the first production series, bronze. Dimensions: 46.7 x 44 mm. Condition: good plus.
The Gold Cross of Virtuti Militari, Class IV, from the period of the November Uprising , or more accurately, the Polish Military Gold Cross. Made at Paweł Siennicki's workshop in Warsaw. During the Uprising, 1,794 Gold Crosses were awarded, but only 792 were ever made. According to the family, the presented copy was awarded to Jan Fryderyk Zachert . Made in the jewelry shop of Paweł Siennick...
Order of Virtuti Militari No. 5853 awarded to Bolesław Sawicki, local commander and deputy of the District Committee of the Polish Military Organization in Kaunas. Cross from the third production series with original ribbon. Dimensions: 37x37 mm. Very good condition. Bolesław Sawicki was an active member of the Polish Military Organization operating in Lithuania. He is considered one of the ...
The order was made in Poland by the Krupski and Matulewicz company prior to 1939 and was awarded from the Order’s reserves. The Polish Government-in-Exile had 1,501 fifth-class orders at its disposal. Dimensions: 38 x 38.5 mm.
One of the greatest rarities of the Crown gold coinage of John II Casimir and at the same time one of the most difficult 17th-century Polish ducats to acquire. An issue of the Kraków Mint dated 1660, classified as R8 in Jarosław Dutkowski's specialised catalogue and likewise as R8 in Edmund Kopicki's catalogue, with the valuation marked c.a. (amateur price), a designation used for coins that...
Badge of the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade – Tobruk, awarded to Senior Private Jan Świstek, a medic. Silver, hallmarked 0.800, with a shortened post. Dimensions: 48.5 x 46 mm. In very good condition.
Pre-war Air and Gas Defense League badge. The badge features a stylized airplane and two anti-aircraft searchlights. Below are the initials “LOPP” and the Roman numeral “XV.” The reverse side is flat and bears the embossed price of the badge, “1 zł,” or 1 zloty. In the center of the reverse side of the badge is a post with a cap. The round cap bears the manufacturer’s name: Iwa�...
Badge of the 7th Horse Artillery Regiment, manufactured by Picchiani and Barlacchi of Florence. Brass, silver-plated, enamel; two-piece badge. Version with an eagle soldered to the Maltese cross. Microscopic cracks in the enamel on the pennant. Dimensions: 42x42 mm. The regiment took part, among other engagements, in the Battle of Monte Cassino in May 1944. Condition: very good minus.
According to the family, the presented copy was awarded to Wilhelm Fryderyk Zachert. After the fall of the November Uprising, Russia imposed enormous tariffs on textile exports. To save production, Zachert moved from the Kingdom of Poland to Supraśl, then part of Russia. The factory he established in 1834 transformed Supraśl from a monastic settlement into a city. He purchased 1,700 hectares...
A piece typical of this variety; unfinished surface and double strike on the reverse. Dimensions: 49 x 44 mm. Original period ribbon.
Date of creation unknown. Dimensions: 5.8 cm x 5.8 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
Original ribbon, beautifully preserved decoration. Dimensions: 51 x 50 mm. Comes with the original box.
Badge of the 9th Carpathian Rifle Battalion, approved in March 1946, manufactured by F.M. Lorioli of Italy. Tombac, silver-plated, enamel; a one-piece badge; the cap is authentic to this badge. Dimensions: 54x45 mm. Very good condition.
Commemorative Badge of the Union of Insurgents’ and Soldiers’ Societies, “Powstaniec Broni.” Two-part badge, gilded tombac, silver-plated, enamel, numbered 1439. Original ribbon preserved. Dimensions: 46.6 x 42.8 mm. On the reverse, the signature of St. Zygmaniak from Poznań. Very good condition.
A rare badge of the 44th Rifle Regiment of the American Legion, a regiment that was stationed in Równe. The badge was crafted by Wiktor Gontarczyk in Warsaw between 1932 and 1939. Hallmarked silver, enamel; a small chip on the left arm of the cross. Dimensions: 40x30.4 mm. A rare version of the badge featuring a small silver hallmark and the maker’s name stamped on the reverse. The screw ca...
An order established on October 10, 1943, by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. A very rare order awarded fewer than 8,000 times, including: First Class—323 times (including 10 military units), Class II—2,389 times (including 850 military units),Class III – 5,738 times (including 216 military units).A one-piece order, made of silver; there is ...
A unique collection of memorabilia belonging to Platoon Leader Józef Dendur of the 15th Poznań Uhlan Regiment, later the 25th Greater Poland Uhlan Regiment. A TRUE RARITY! This extensive collection, consisting of items from a single soldier, includes: 1. a Battledress-style uniform jacket from the 15th Uhlan Regiment 2. two braided shoulder cords in red and white 3. a wound badge with its ce...
Silver Virtuti Militari Cross, award no. 11699, manufactured by Spink and Son, awarded to Major Maciej Grabowski of the Polish Organization for the Struggle for Independence “Monika.” The cross is made of white metal, consists of three parts, features enamel, and has its original ribbon. Additionally, a certificate issued in 1946, approved by Major General Władysław Anders. Frame dimensi...
Badge of the 14th Jazłowiec Uhlan Regiment, originally part of General Maczek’s 1st Armored Division and later of the 16th Armored Brigade. Crafted in silver, this three-part badge was made by the renowned British firm Spink and Son of London. Dimensions: 45x45 mm. In very good condition.
A collection of memorabilia belonging to Corporal Cadet Jerzy Galicz of the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, consisting of: 1. The Monte Cassino Cross, No. 5016, along with an ID card from the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Battalion and a certificate of award 2. Two 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division badges (one marked “0.800 silver,” the other made of nickel silver) along with identification cards from t...
A beautifully crafted award medallion, made of gold and enameled. Engraved for Colonel Przemysław Pawlikowski. Przemysław Pawlikowski graduated from the elite Cavalry School in Yelizavetgrad. He participated in the Balkan War of 1877–1878 and rose to the rank of colonel in the Russian army. Crafted from 585-fine gold. Dimensions: 41 x 37 mm, total weight 14.26 g.
The Gold Wound Badge from World War II (German: Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold, 2nd Form), awarded for sustaining at least five wounds or other types of severe bodily injury, including loss of sight or limbs; also awarded posthumously; reverse signed "30", gilding mostly preserved, clasp in working order, gilded bronze. Manufacturer: Hauptmünzamt Wien
Knight's Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari (3rd class). A beautiful government-issued piece, numbered on the reverse (No. 57). Never awarded, from the Order’s Chapter reserves, manufactured before 1939. Four-part design, with separate medallions on the obverse and reverse. Crafted in the Krupski & Matulewicz workshop, Warsaw. The original ribbon with a clasp, from the government ord...
Postwar production, using Knedler's prewar dies. Dimensions: 40.5 x 37 mm.
Early issue from 1940/1941. Dimensions: 46 x 48 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 30.5 mm.
Made in 1942/1943. Dimensions: 46.5 x 48 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 32 mm.
The set includes: Monte Cassino Cross No. 1251 [40.5 x 40.5 mm] + ID card,Poland to Its Defender Medal [34.5 mm] + certificate,Star of Italy [50 x 38 mm] + certificate (two stars on one certificate),Star for the War of 1939–1945 [49.5 x 37.5 mm]War Medal 1939–1945 [36 mm] + certificate,Badge, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division in SILVER [43 x 39 mm] + ID card,Badge, 2nd Polish Corps [36 x 20 mm...
A unique collection of memorabilia belonging to Lieutenant Alojzy Kaczmarek of the 1st Armored Regiment. The collection includes: 1. a uniform jacket from the 1st Armored Regiment of General Maczek’s 1st Armored Division 2. an armored infantry beret with a beautiful embroidered crest, an eagle, and two lieutenant’s stars, made by the renowned British firm Lock & Co. of London 3. an ora...
A beautiful officer's badge made of hallmarked silver in Jan Knedler's workshop. It bears a very low serial number on the reverse side as well as on the cap—No. 28. Three-piece design, secured with two rivets. Dimensions: 41 x 41 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 30.5 mm.
In the first edition of the book *Polish Cross of Merit 1923–2000*, it is described as a product of S.A. Picchiani et Barlacchi, Florence. Dimensions: 45.5 x 42 mm.
Badge of the 2nd Motorized Artillery Regiment of the 1st Armored Division, approved in June 1945, manufactured by Steihauer in Ludenscheid. Silver-plated brass, enamel, with a matching screw cap. Dimensions: 61.7 x 32 mm. Very good condition.
A cross-shaped decoration featuring a crowned Polish eagle with outstretched wings in the center. The arms bear the inscription “Na Polu Chwały 1920” (On the Field of Glory 1920). The reverse features a sword and a laurel wreath with the inscription “Walecznym” (To the Valiant). The cross has a ribbon modeled after pre-war British designs. This version is made of bronze, produced in t...
Badge commemorating the liberation of Vilnius by the Polish Army on April 19, 1919, on Easter Sunday. On the reverse the number 0/O 734. Heavy scratches on the obverse. A Michrowski cap is attached to the badge. Dimensions 30 x 30 mm
Badge of the 10th Mounted Rifle Regiment of the 1st Armored Division, manufactured by Chisholm and Mackay in Edinburgh. Silver-plated brass, one-piece badge. Screw included with the badge. Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 mm. Very good condition.
An early issue from 1943. Dimensions: 47 x 43 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 20 mm.
A two-piece badge, fastened with four rivets, engraved with the number 626 and an inscription for Second Lieutenant Stefan Kulikowski. Made of unhallmarked silver with gold overlays (500 fineness). Enamel chips at the 9 o’clock position. Dimensions: 53 x 37 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 25 mm.
Badge of the 75th Infantry Regiment from Chorzów (the 1st Battalion was stationed in Rybnik), introduced in 1929, manufactured at Wiktor Gontarczyk’s factory in Warsaw. Silver-plated brass, two-piece badge, scratches on the reverse, dimensions: 43.8 x 38.5 mm. Condition: very good minus.
Badge of the 5th Kresy Infantry Division, manufactured by F.M. Lorioli in Italy. White metal, three-piece badge, authentic cap, dimensions 42.3 x 40.3 mm. Very good condition.
Poor craftsmanship, typical of Białkiewicz's studio. Diameter: 36 mm.
Posthumous award of the Order of Vitruti Militari for the 1939 campaign to Second Lieutenant Janusz Bardziński of the 17th Gniezno Uhlan Regiment. Issued in Warsaw in 1959 by the Union of Fighters for Democracy, signed by Major General Juliusz Rómmel, former commander of the Łódź and Warsaw Armies. Document dimensions: 146x210 mm. Before his death while defending the bridge over the Bzura...
The Podlasie Division Medal for Bravery, established in 1919 and awarded for specific acts of bravery on the battlefield. Made at Stanisław Lipczyński’s engraving workshop in Warsaw. Silver-plated bronze, a one-piece medal numbered 160, with the original cap intact. Dimensions: 55x39.6 mm. One of the most interesting medals from the Polish-Bolshevik War of 1919–20. In very good condition.
Issued in 1944. Dimensions: 47 x 45 mm. The cap fits snugly on the post; there is slight resistance when turning it. Diameter: 33.5 mm.
A rare version of the police eagle worn from 1936 to 1939, with distinct excess fabric below the eagle’s talons left over from the removal of the ribbon. White metal, dimensions 95x85 mm. See Zawistowski, *Polish Cap Badges 1919–39*, pp. 144–148. Very good condition.
A silver miniature, made in one piece, with the artist's name and the silver hallmark stamped on the reverse. Dimensions: 24.5 x 14 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 17 mm.
The Order of Virtuti Militari and the Cross of Valor, along with their certificates, awarded to Platoon Leader Adam Feltynowski of the 30th Infantry Regiment for 1939! The Virtuti Militari is engraved with the number 0899, which differs from the number on his ID card. Both decorations were produced by the State Mint. In very good condition.
Badge of the Air and Anti-Gas Defence League (LOPP). An eagle holding a propeller in its beak, sitting on a round shield with the letters LOPP. A pendant in the form of a chain. Badge from the Collection of Lech Kokociński, Honorary President of the Polish Numismatic Society. Silver, dimensions 43 x 35 mm
Commemorative badge of the 2nd School Motorized Regiment, manufactured at the Abramowski factory in Łódź. Three-piece badge, silver-plated tombac, with the correct cap. Dimensions: 47x47 mm. Very good condition.
An order established on July 29, 1942, by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Awarded 42,156 times; this is number 7,245. A very rare, early award from 1943–1944. A two-part order, made of silver, enameled, and attached with three rivets. Dimensions: 49.5 x 48.5 mm, weight 38.04 g. The cap is missing.
An extremely rare Order in GOLD, of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge "Polish Brothers United", from the period of the Duchy of Warsaw. According to the family, the presented copy was awarded to Wilhelm Fryderyk Zachert. Prince Józef Poniatowski himself was an Honorary Member of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge "Polish Brothers United" and the family confirms that Wilhelm Fryderyk Zachert knew the prince priv...
PSZnZ Combat Cross with four ribbons for Tobruk, Monte Cassino, Ancona, and Bologna, along with the accompanying certificate, awarded to Mr. Zygmunt Skrocki. Dimensions of the cross: 42x42 mm. Dimensions of the certificate: 98x74 mm. Very good condition.
The National Guard Association was re-registered in 1925 and had an extensive organizational structure, including provincial boards, banners, troops, and squads. The organization was headed by Colonel Czesław Mączyński , one of the most important figures involved in the defense of Lviv in November 1918. The organization also operated in Lviv. A striking badge with an elaborate military-hera...
The Virtuti Militari Cross, 5th Class, No. 10067, awarded posthumously to Senior Rifleman Cadet Bohdan Raczkowski (born Oct. 31,1923 in Vilnius) of the 1st Carpathian Rifle Brigade, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, who was killed in action on May 17, 1944, during the second and decisive Polish assault on Monte Cassino. A cross intended for foreign nationals, used to honor Polish soldiers who fou...
Badge of a graduate of the 10th Security Service Course at the Prison Guard School of the Ministry of Justice in 1938, manufactured at Jan Knedler’s factory in Warsaw. Brass, silver-plated, two-part badge, numbered 45/X B on the reverse. Dimensions: 53.6 x 31.3 mm. Very good condition.
Medal from the Cavalry Training Centre in Grudziądz, no dedication on the reverse. Diameter 32 mm
Badge for the 1934 horse championship competition. On the square shield there are visible the colours of the 14th Jazłowiec Uhlan Regiment (with the Virtuti Militari Cross), the 6th Kaniv Uhlan Regiment, the 9th Lesser Poland Uhlan Regiment and most probably a horse artillery division. On the reverse there is a dedication " Competition / for / Championship / horse / 1934 ". Dimensions 36 x 27 mm
Eagle, Model 27, for the helmets of State Police officers, and after 1936, for other State Police officers. White metal, dimensions 95x90 mm. See Zawistowski, *Polish Eagle Cap Emblems 1919–39*, p. 148, item 253. In very good condition.
This version, minted at the Mint, is not made of gold but of tombac. Used, for example, when the order was awarded to an institution or an organization rather than a specific individual. Dimensions: 53 x 48.5 mm.