Second Polish Republic - Eagle, Model 19 (Early Version), Polish-Bolshevik War
A Polish eagle cap badge depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched on an Amazon shield. The head is crowned with a closed crown. On the reverse, the attachment is broken off. This is an eagle from an early production phase used during the Polish-Bolshevik War.
The eagle was used by the Polish Army from 1919 to 1939. It is in good condition. Traces of silver plating are visible. Model 19 eagles were widely used by the Polish Army during the Defensive War in September and October 1939. Dimensions: 57 mm x 40 mm.
A similar eagle is shown in T. Zawistowski’s book *Eagles for Caps, 1919–1939*, illustration 80.
A Polish eagle cap badge depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched on an Amazon shield. The head is crowned with a closed crown. On the reverse, the attachment is broken off. This is an eagle from an early production phase used during the Polish-Bolshevik War.
The eagle was used by the Polish Army from 1919 to 1939. It is in good condition. Traces of silver plating are visible. Model 19 eagles were widely used by the Polish Army during the Defensive War in September and October 1939. Dimensions: 57 mm x 40 mm.
A similar eagle is shown in T. Zawistowski’s book *Eagles for Caps, 1919–1939*, illustration 80.
