Original Polish 1st Reconnaissance Regiment Badge – WWII – Franciszek Wyroba – Unit Workshops
Unit: 1st Reconnaissance Regiment (1 Pułk Rozpoznawczy)
Formation: 1st Polish Corps (1 Korpus Polski), Polish Armed Forces in the West
Era: World War II
Maker: Franciszek Wyroba – Unit Workshops (Warsztaty Oddziałowe)
Material: Multi-part construction, silvered bronze or brass
Attachment: Screwback with washer and original maroon felt backing
Dimensions: Approx. 33.02 mm x 33.34 mm
Origin: Polish Forces in Exile (United Kingdom)
Badge Design:
This badge features a silvered Roman-style helmet with plume mounted on a cross pattée, symbolizing the reconnaissance and armored character of the unit. The reverse includes a threaded post with original washer and knurled screwback, mounted on maroon felt.
Made by Franciszek Wyroba – Unit Workshops (Warsztaty Oddziałowe), a confirmed wartime manufacturer.
Condition:
Please refer to the photographs for a detailed visual assessment. The badge is in very good original condition, with visible signs of age-appropriate patina and use. All components are present and intact, including the original felt and fastening mechanism.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This is an authentic badge of the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment, which formed part of the 1st Polish Corps in exile during World War II. Stationed in Scotland and aligned with the British Army, the unit played a vital role in training and preparation for Allied operations.
Badges produced by Franciszek Wyroba – Unit Workshops are particularly valued among collectors due to their wartime origin and craftsmanship. This is not a post-war reproduction.