Badges auctions
![Second Polish Republic / PSZnZ, Order of Virtuti Militari, 5th Class [9590] - Flight Commander, 138th Special Operations Squadron, RAF](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3262487_1w.webp)
![Second Polish Republic / PSZnZ, Order of Virtuti Militari, 5th Class [9590] - Flight Commander, 138th Special Operations Squadron, RAF](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3262487_2w.webp)
Awarded on January 21, 1944, to Sir Alan Boxer, Flight Commander of the RAF’s 138th Special Duties Squadron. More information is available here. The medal was made in Poland by the firm of Krupski and Matulewicz prior to 1939 and was awarded from the Order’s reserves. The Polish Government-in-Exile had 1,501 Class V orders at its disposal. Dimensions: 38 x 38.5 mm.
A bronze version, which is less common than its silver counterpart. Dimensions: 47 x 42 mm.
Diameter: 32 and 37 mm.
Original ribbon, beautifully preserved decoration. Dimensions: 51 x 50 mm. Comes with the original box.
A prestigious medal regarded in Silesia as a decoration of high social standing. Established by the Chapter of the Upper Silesian Star in Katowice and approved by order of the Minister of Military Affairs in 1925. It was awarded “in recognition of merits in the struggle for the eternal rights of Piast Silesia”. A three-part, enameled medal made of silver-plated brass. Dimensions: 55.5 x 56...
Postwar production, using Knedler's prewar dies. Dimensions: 40.5 x 37 mm. Varnished.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2nd Class #28664 [1943]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149709_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2nd Class #28664 [1943]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149709_2w.webp)
An early issue from 1943. Dimensions: 47 x 43 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 20 mm.
![Badge, 13th Infantry Regiment [28] — in SILVER](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3192178_1w.webp)
![Badge, 13th Infantry Regiment [28] — in SILVER](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3192178_2w.webp)
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.
![Russia, Order of the Red Star #8990 [1940/1941] - MONDWOR - early issue, rare](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149699_1w.webp)
![Russia, Order of the Red Star #8990 [1940/1941] - MONDWOR - early issue, rare](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149699_2w.webp)
Early issue from 1940/1941. Dimensions: 46 x 48 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 30.5 mm.
The reverse side bears the inscription L59. Dimensions: 44 x 44 mm.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Red Banner #366766 [1950]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149789_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Red Banner #366766 [1950]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149789_2w.webp)
According to the cited catalog, this is a number from the 1950 allocation range. Dimensions: 44 x 36 mm.
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 ...
Unnumbered crosses, characterized by deep engravings. Dimensions: 51 x 43 mm.
Dimensions: 48.5 x 43 mm.
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 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...
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Red Star #79199 [1942/1943]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149702_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Red Star #79199 [1942/1943]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149702_2w.webp)
Made in 1942/1943. Dimensions: 46.5 x 48 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 32 mm.
A very rare version of the medal, made in Palestine. Matching ribbon. Diameter: 36.5 mm.
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.
A much rarer variant than the version without any number. This type of award was granted only about 30,000 times, whereas the basic version was awarded more than half a million times. The number falls within the 1954–1956 issuance range. Dimensions: 45 x 36.5 mm.
![PSZnZ, Monte Cassino Cross [42994] — for Sister Stanisława Kolankowska, a nurse [2nd Medical Corps]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3184428_1w.webp)
![PSZnZ, Monte Cassino Cross [42994] — for Sister Stanisława Kolankowska, a nurse [2nd Medical Corps]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3184428_2w.webp)
PSZnZ, Monte Cassino Cross [42994] — for Sister Stanisława Kolankowska, a nurse [2nd Medical Corps]
116 EUR
A cross awarded to Sister Stanisława Kolankowska, a nurse from the 2nd Medical Corps, serving at the 3rd Military Hospital. Dimensions: 40.5 x 40.5 mm.
Secondary hanger. Diameter: 28 mm.
An early, very high-quality item, in its original box. The ribbon is in very poor condition. Manufacturer: Huguénin Frères Le Locle. Dimensions: 85.5 x 52 mm.
Established in 1920 by General Józef Haller and awarded by him to volunteer soldiers who joined the Polish Army in France and fought in its units. Dimensions: 20 x 13 mm.
A piece typical of this variety; unfinished surface and double strike on the reverse. Dimensions: 49 x 44 mm. Original period ribbon.
This honorary title and its insignia were established by an act of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic on January 31, 1985. One of the rarer honorary titles—only 128 have been awarded. The badge consists of multiple parts and is attached with three rivets. Dimensions: 48 x 41 mm.
A two-piece badge, attached with two wires, featuring an enameled central medallion. Dimensions: 36 x 36 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 26.5 mm.
![Second Polish Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, 3rd Class [57]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3265823_1w.webp)
![Second Polish Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, 3rd Class [57]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3265823_2w.webp)
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...
A beautiful four-part medal, made of silver and enameled. Localized loss of enamel. Made by Huguénin Frères, Le Locle. Dimensions: 87 x 81 mm.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2nd Class #561370 [1945] - gold cap](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149693_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2nd Class #561370 [1945] - gold cap](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149693_2w.webp)
A silver badge with a gold overlay. The reverse is engraved with the number 561370, corresponding to the 1945 award series. Dimensions: 45.5 x 43.5 mm. The screw cap is unmarked and fits the post very well. Diameter: 32 mm.
Established in 1920 by Gen. Józef Haller and awarded by him to volunteer soldiers who joined the Polish Army in France and fought in its units. Dimensions: 41 x 31 mm.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2nd Class #137157 [1944] - gold cap](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149694_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Great Patriotic War, 2nd Class #137157 [1944] - gold cap](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149694_2w.webp)
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.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the October Revolution #78730 [1975–1976]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3192263_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the October Revolution #78730 [1975–1976]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3192263_2w.webp)
A three-part order, made of silver and enameled. Type 2, produced since 1975; numbered on the reverse: 107062. Dimensions: 44 x 43 mm. The ribbon is slightly soiled/dusty; there is a small chip in the enamel on the upper arm of the cross.
![Latvia, Badge, 1st Cavalry Regiment [M1550]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3200767_1w.webp)
![Latvia, Badge, 1st Cavalry Regiment [M1550]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3200767_2w.webp)
A three-part badge made of silver-plated brass, attached by two wires. The number M1550 is stamped on the reverse. Dimensions: 36 x 35 mm. Anonymous cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 14 mm.
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�...
The star is not made of gold. The number 144352 is engraved on the reverse. Dimensions: 31 x 28 mm.
People's Republic of Poland, Order of the Builders of People's Poland — "flag" — in a tombac case
70 EUR
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.
![Badge, Infantry Officer Candidate School - Graduate Version [2328]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3262707_1w.webp)
![Badge, Infantry Officer Candidate School - Graduate Version [2328]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3262707_2w.webp)
A four-part badge made of silver-plated brass, numbered 2328 on the reverse. Dimensions: 39.5 x 37 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 27 mm.
A two-part, enameled medal, fastened with two rivets; made of silver. Numbered 2073 on the reverse; awarded between 1977 and 1981. Dimensions: 47 x 40.5 mm. The ribbon is soiled.
A one-piece badge, struck from silver-plated metal. Diameter: 38.5 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 26 mm.
Dimensions: 46.5 x 41.5 mm.
Established in 1920 by General Józef Haller, who awarded it to volunteer soldiers who joined the Polish Army in France and fought in its units. Dimensions: 41.5 x 31.5 mm.
PSZnZ, Set based on Józef Ciechulski — 4th Armored Regiment "Skorpion" — photograph by Misia Wojtek
465 EUR
A very interesting set belonging to Corporal Józef Ciechulski (Jan. 28, 1911–Apr. 29, 1945) of the 4th Armored Regiment “Skorpion,” consisting of: The Monte Cassino Cross [29103] along with its certificate—dimensions: 40.5 x 40.5 mm.An eagle manufactured in the Middle East—dimensions: 53.5 x 34.5 mm, no attachment on the reverse [Zawistowski, Polish Cap Eagles in the 2nd Polish Corp...
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Red Star #958367 [1944] and #3095043 [1952–1954] – set (2 pcs)](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3148300_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the Red Star #958367 [1944] and #3095043 [1952–1954] – set (2 pcs)](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3148300_2w.webp)
The nuts are stiff to turn at the beginning of the post's travel. Dimensions: 48 x 49.5 mm.
Dimensions: 51 x 28 mm.
Commemorative badge of General Haller's Army. Miniature. Signed by W. Wabiński. 1920s. Two-piece badge. In very good condition. Unhallmarked silver. Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm
Issued after 1945. Dimensions: 46 x 44 mm.
Unnumbered crosses awarded to soldiers from the very beginning of hostilities as part of the PSZnZ; characterized by a raised dot above the sword. Dimensions: 47.5 x 42 mm.
Diameter: 28 mm.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the "Badge of Honor" #81992 [1945]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149707_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the "Badge of Honor" #81992 [1945]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149707_2w.webp)
An early variant engraved with the number 81992, corresponding to issues from 1945. Dimensions: 50 x 34.5 mm.
![Badge, 5th Polish Rifle Division [626]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149672_1w.webp)
![Badge, 5th Polish Rifle Division [626]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3149672_2w.webp)
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.
Diameter: 36 mm.
A one-piece badge made of silver-plated tombac. Dimensions: 47 x 49 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post very well. Diameter: 25 mm.
Poor craftsmanship, typical of Białkiewicz's studio. Diameter: 36 mm.
![Badge, 1st Telegraph Battalion [840]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3263253_1w.webp)
![Badge, 1st Telegraph Battalion [840]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3263253_2w.webp)
A three-part, enameled badge attached by two wires, one of which is missing. Numbered on the reverse: 841. The appliqué with the number 1 was added later. The right arm is slightly bent. Dimensions: 43 x 42 mm. Brand-name cap, fits the post well. The post is slightly bent. Diameter: 26 mm.
PSZnZ, Silver Cross of Merit with Swords - F.M. Lorioli Fratelli, Milan / Rome
Bardzo rzadkie
233 EUR
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.
Dimensions: 49.5 x 38.5 mm,
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
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...
A VM replica made in Panasiuk's workshop.
Dimensions: 16 x 14 mm.
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.
![Russia / USSR, Order of the October Revolution #107062 [after 1990]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3148234_1w.webp)
![Russia / USSR, Order of the October Revolution #107062 [after 1990]](https://img1.one.bid/img/6317/3148234_2w.webp)
A three-part order, made of silver and enameled. Type 2, produced since 1975; numbered on the reverse: 107062. Dimensions: 44 x 43 mm. The ribbon is slightly soiled/dusty; there is a small chip in the enamel on the upper arm of the cross.