Poland – 1st Armoured Regiment Badge
This scarce WWII 1st Armoured Regiment badge was made by Kirkwood & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland. The 1st Armoured Regiment formed part of the 1st Polish Armoured Division commanded by General Stanisław Maczek, fighting in France during the Normandy campaign — including the fierce battles for Hill 262 (“Maczuga”) — and later taking part in operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
The badge features a Maltese cross with a Crusadertank and the numeral "1" in relief. Dimensions are approximately 41.46 x 41.58 mm. The screw-back nut is a replacement and not original to the badge, but it fits and fastens securely.
Condition: Good overall, with visible age-related wear.
Key Information and Summary:
Maker: Kirkwood & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland
Unit: 1st Armoured Regiment, 1st Polish Armoured Division
Campaigns: Normandy (Hill 262), Netherlands, Belgium, Germany
Construction: Metal with screw-back fitting
Nut: Replacement, fits well
Dimensions: ~41.46 x 41.58 mm
Era: WWII
A fine example of a scarce wartime badge linked to the Polish 1st Armoured Regiment, a unit that fought with distinction alongside the Allies.