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WWII Polish Para Badge with wreath authentic?

Discussion in 'Medals, Insignia, Badges & Recalls' started by Polska1860, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. Polska1860

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    I've been told that the badge 054 belonged to Kazimierz Smolski but I'm not sure if the badge is authentic.
     
    Polska1860, Jun 23, 2006
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    Otto Spambot Nemesis Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Moved to Militaria Forum.
     
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    moving alot eh otto?
     
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    Otto Spambot Nemesis Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Yes Fortune quite a bit recently. At least Polska1860's post here could be properly classified as an information request, I just though it might fit better in the militaria area. A lot of other posts are all too often posted in the completely wrong place, unfortunately all too many people do not read the user guidelines prior to posting...
     
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    I'm certainly not an expert on this, Polska, but I must say that the item looks to be genuine.

    The manufacturer, R & HB Kirkwood of Edinburgh, manufactured heraldic jewellery and badges and pre-Arnhem, the Polish Parachute Brigade was based for training at Cupar, Fife in Scotland.

    As for the name and number, that would require in-depth research with the relevant authorities.

    If it is a fake, someone has gone to a lot of trouble - although I see that the price is already up to £260.....
     
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