demonstrating material fatigue and soiling consistent with extensive wartime usage (including partial tape repairs)
the Order of Merit had a convoluted beginning while it was amended several times
the cap measures approximately 225 mm (w) x 280 mm (l) x 175 mm (h)
around stylized initials “DRL”
Poland, II Republic. A 22nd Infantry Regiment Badge, By R.Dalkowski United Republic of demonstrating material fatigue and soilingType I. In silvered bronze, illustrating the left facing crowned Polish eagle fronting a cross, each of the arms of the cross are marked (the top with "22", the bottom with "PP", the lateral ones "19" and "18", left and right respectively (the date 1918)), the cross backed by crossed swords and a wreath, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), maker marked "R. DALKOWSKI TORU" on the screwback, surface wear evident on the eagle's chest, spotting, better