This one is NOT British,but what? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

NewJersey · #1 22-09-10, 09:00 PM

Again I appeal for help on an unknown piece. This came from a mixed lot of international badges etc. Has two lugs on the back horizontal.32mm high.
Thank you again,
John

GreatDane · #2 23-09-10, 03:37 PM

hi, two crossed keys are the symbol for the Pope State. I would concentrate my search on the Vatican.
brgds

NewJersey · #3 23-09-10, 04:02 PM

Thank you for the input. The only other lead I got was that it was Greek because of the sword's shape.
TY,
John

Unknownsoldier · #4 23-09-10, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NewJersey

Thank you for the input. The only other lead I got was that it was Greek because of the sword's shape.
TY,
John

The sword is the design of the Roman legionnaires daggers, it is a small semi-leaf shaped blade, called a Pugio. I concur with the Vatican connection.... the pieces above it have a distinctly mythical look to them....

Tom

Neil Pearce · #5 23-09-10, 05:10 PM

This might be Polish - some sort of Nationalist badge?

Eagle and possibly a sword called a Szczerbiec (spelling?) Both fit Poland....

Cheers, Neil