WW2 Polish Parachute Jump Wings (Kirkwood) made in Poland
Polish Metal ParachuteTrained qualification badge ( Kirkwood model)
This Polish Paratroopers badge was worn by parachute trained soldiers of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute brigade which was formed in 1941 and trained at Ringway Manchester and then in Upper Largo Scotland.
This Parachute qualification badge is a Pre Op Market Garden (September 1944) and has a screw backing stamped with "Kirkwood and Sons Edinburgh" who made badges while they were based in Scotland. The Kirkwood model is thinner and has swept back wings with the Brass Kirkwood Screw back
Polish Metal ParachuteTrained qualification badge ( Kirkwood model)
This Polish Paratroopers badge was worn by parachute trained soldiers of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute brigade which was formed in 1941 and trained at Ringway Manchester and then in Upper Largo Scotland.
This Parachute qualification badge is a Pre Op Market Garden (September 1944) and has a screw backing stamped with "Kirkwood and Sons Edinburgh" who made badges while they were based in Scotland. The Kirkwood model is thinner and has swept back wings with the Brass Kirkwood Screw back
The Parachute badge is a quality made antique silver cast replica which has been remade in Poland by a current Military badge manufacture.
Stamped on the rear like the originals "tobie ojczyzno" For your motherland.
The attacking eagle badge ,diving with its talons extended was called the Znak Spadochronowy—the paratrooper’s badge. The idea for such a badge was conceived in June 1941.
Weight (g) | 20.00 |
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Restricted Product? | No |
Affiliation | Polish |
Service | Army |
Insignia Fastener | Catch |
Insignia Use | Qualification |
Material | Metal |