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Old 20-02-19, 02:11 PM
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Default Polish cap badges - makers?

I would be grateful for any insights on the makers of the attached cap badges. I am assuming that the one on the right is likely made by Spink of London. They are actually slightly different in size, the one on the left being 50mm from top to bottom and the one on the right slightly larger at 54mm. The photo is deceptive due to the raised angle of the one on the left, due to the screw fixing on rear (rather than blades).


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Old 20-02-19, 02:49 PM
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I've forgotten whatever I knew about these cap eagles (which was little) but if you aren't already aware of this thread have a look, it may help.

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/polish...t-eagles-1980/
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Old 20-02-19, 05:30 PM
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I've forgotten whatever I knew about these cap eagles (which was little) but if you aren't already aware of this thread have a look, it may help.

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/polish...t-eagles-1980/
Thanks Leigh, this is most helpful, although the volume of material there is a little overwhelming!
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Old 20-02-19, 05:42 PM
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You could try contacting Antoni Z or Gary J, they're both very knowledgeable about such insignia and have always been very helpful in answering my questions in the past.
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Old 20-02-19, 05:58 PM
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You could try contacting Antoni Z or Gary J, they're both very knowledgeable about such insignia and have always been very helpful in answering my questions in the past.
Good idea!

At the moment, I am leaning in the direction of the attached one being made in Palestine or Italy, but lets see what the experts say...?
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Old 21-02-19, 10:53 AM
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Okay, the verdict is now in from the experts...

The cap badge on the right was indeed made by Spink of London and is known as the 'asymmetric version'.

The blackened cap badge on the left was made in the Middle East 1942-1943, from hand pressed brass sheet, finished by artisans, likely in Palestine (or Egypt, or less likely Iraq).
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Old 21-02-19, 11:04 AM
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Interesting badges. I have a few of these cap eagles including a couple of the Middle East types (though not the same type as your black one), a couple of fabric ones and a WWII plastic economy that belonged to a Para who dropped at Driel.
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Old 21-02-19, 12:51 PM
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Interesting badges. I have a few of these cap eagles including a couple of the Middle East types (though not the same type as your black one), a couple of fabric ones and a WWII plastic economy that belonged to a Para who dropped at Driel.
Would love to be the proud owner of plastic one that dropped into Driel!

My grandfather's squadron of the GPR carried gliderborne element of the independent brigade on the 3rd Lift to Arnhem.
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That's so interesting, can you interrogate him re. his wartime experiences or is it too late for that
Gary J can tell you which Polish Paras flew in which serial numbered aircraft, who was killed or wounded but I would think his resources don't extend to glider crew and personnel.
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That's so interesting, can you interrogate him re. his wartime experiences or is it too late for that
My grandfather lived life to the full and passed away in his mid-60s. Since his passing, I have been piecing together his wartime story, which I am hoping to get published in the not too distant future.
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