Poland Armoured Forces Officer School Badge OSBP with Original Document.
Rare original Polish Officer School of Armoured Forces (OSBP) badge complete with the official certificate (legitymacja). This is a genuine post-World War II badge issued by the Polish People’s Army in accordance with the regulation Dz. Rozk. Nr 7 z dn. 14.5.1947, poz. 80. Items like this are rarely seen complete with original documentation.
Badge details:
Inscription: OSBP – Oficerska Szkoła Broni Pancernej (Armoured Forces Officer School)
Design: Stylized crowned eagle with stars on the wings, clutching the Grunwald Cross with its talons, over a laurel wreath
Attachment: Screwback fastening with original spinner marked:
“Zakłady Przemysłowe B. Grabski – Łódź”
Document (Legitymacja):
Original ID confirming the award of the badge
Printed badge illustrations and statute text
Full title: Oficerska Szkoła Broni Pancernej (Officer School of Armoured Forces)
Red official stamp, handwritten serial number, and signatures of school officials
The name of the officer (rank: second lieutenant) has been intentionally covered by the badge in the photographs to respect privacy
Issued based on the 1947 regulation from the Ministry of National Defence
Condition:
Badge in excellent condition with authentic patina; original screw post and spinner intact
Document in very good vintage condition; legible text, visible seal, and minimal age wear
100% original – not a reproduction
Historical note:
This badge was awarded to graduates and selected officers of the Armoured Forces Officer School. It was worn on the right side of the chest, 4 cm below the upper edge of the breast pocket. The inclusion of the Grunwald Cross, a symbol of Polish military valor, reinforces the historical and patriotic message of the design. This is a military-educational badge with symbolic and collectible value, especially when paired with its numbered certificate.