5 Pułk Strzelców Podhalańskich - Przemyśl
The regimental badge was approved in the Journal of Orders of the Ministry of Military Affairs No. 13, position 129, dated 23.4.1929.
The badge is in the shape of a stylized, white enamelled swastika. In the centre of the cross, on the round shield, is inscribed the number 5 and the regimental name 5 PUŁK STRZELCÓW PODHAL. Between the arms of the cross there are four stylized eagles without crowns.
Method of wearing: on the left upper pocket of the uniform.
Dimensions: 38X38 mm.
* about the use of the swastika emblem and the mountaineering traditions in Polish mountain units can be found in the article "Polish units with the swastika in the emblem".
Source:
Badges of the Polish Army 1918-1945
Zdzisław Sawicki, Adam Wielechowski
Pantera Books 2007
ISBN: 9788320432992
photo: wikipedia
The regimental badge was approved in the Journal of Orders of the Ministry of Military Affairs No. 13, position 129, dated 23.4.1929.
The badge is in the shape of a stylized, white enamelled swastika. In the centre of the cross, on the round shield, is inscribed the number 5 and the regimental name 5 PUŁK STRZELCÓW PODHAL. Between the arms of the cross there are four stylized eagles without crowns.
Method of wearing: on the left upper pocket of the uniform.
Dimensions: 38X38 mm.
* about the use of the swastika emblem and the mountaineering traditions in Polish mountain units can be found in the article "Polish units with the swastika in the emblem".
Source:
Badges of the Polish Army 1918-1945
Zdzisław Sawicki, Adam Wielechowski
Pantera Books 2007
ISBN: 9788320432992
photo: wikipedia