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Old 08-03-21, 07:34 PM
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have you already seen this badge with the Mairmaid of Warsaw ?

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Old 08-03-21, 07:52 PM
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Havnt seen that design of that style of manufacture, but presumably it's the badge of the Polish 2nd Corps, which was also worn by the British 7th Hussars?
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Default Maid of Warsaw
All known as the maid of Warsaw

Worn by the 7th QOH and QRH

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ma...&bih=715&dpr=2
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A similar depiction of the mermaid is shown in metal on a blue shield in this thread:

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/polis...s-ww2-9351-97/
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651 Sqn AAC also wore it
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and 654 Sqn Army Air Corps (First to the FEBA).
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And 10 ( Assay) Bty, Royal Artillery.

Worn lower left sleeve in No.2 dress
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Thank you for your replies and links

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