Odznak 6. pluku podhalanských střelců

6 Pułk Strzelców Podhalańskich
6 Pułk Strzelców Podhalańskich - Sambor


The regimental badge was approved in the Journal of Orders of the Ministry of Military Affairs No. 16, position 158, dated 18 May 1929.


The badge is in the form of a blue enamelled, Maltese cross, the arms of which are surmounted by balls. A white enamelled left-hand swastika is superimposed on the cross. In the centre of the cross, on a round shield with a depicted mountain horizon, are inscribed the number and initials of the regiment 6 PSP. On the lower arm of the cross is inscribed the date of foundation of the regiment 19 XII 1918.


Method of wearing: on the upper left pocket of the uniform.
Dimensions: 40x40 mm.


[The * about the use of the swastika emblem and highlander 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

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