Odznak 3. pluku podhalanských střelců

3 Pułk Strzelców Podhalańskich
3rd Regiment of Podhala Riflemen - Bielsko


The regimental badge was approved in the Journal of Orders of the Ministry of Military Affairs No. 2, position 11, dated 14 January 1928.


The badge has the shape of a shield with a laurel wreath. The shield (in the officers' version, white enamelled) shows a rising sun with 38 rays. On the sun is placed the traditional mountain troops lime badge in the shape of a swastika on a pin. The shield is inscribed with the date of incorporation and the regimental number and initials 1919 3 PSP.
Method of wearing: on the upper left pocket of the uniform.
Dimensions: 42x40 mm.


[The * about the use of the swastika emblem and mountaineering traditions in Polish mountain units can be found in the article "Polish units with swastika in the emblem".


Source:
Badges of the Polish Army 1918-1945
Zdzisław Sawicki, Adam Wielechowski
Pantera Books 2007
ISBN: 9788320432992


photo: wikipedia

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Version of the badge for soldiers - unpainted. Made of silver-plated tombak.


Source:
Odznaki wojska polskiego 1918-1945
Zdzisław Sawicki, Adam Wielechowski
Pantera Books 2007
ISBN: 9788320432992


photo: allegro.pl

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