3 Dsk
A couple from the 3 DSK. These were my granddad's are are worth more than anything to me.
A couple from the 3 DSK. These were my granddad's are are worth more than anything to me.
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The backsidesComment
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Collar flag
Collar flag on a BD. There have been some doubts on this one but not from me (and others).Comment
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Another 3 DSK
One more 3 DSK. Unfortunately I can only show the front as it is mounted. Notice how it is different from my granddad's in that the tree is a seperate piece on top as opposed to being "fit in" like my granddad's.Comment
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The whole lot.
For kicks and giggles I thought I'd post the whole grouping that the above piece belongs to.
That's about all I have for now. If anyone else wants to ask a question or needs additional photos then please ask away.
Cheers,
GregComment
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Originally posted by vicjoy19451st. P. UL 2nd Armored 5th Kresowa
Yes the BD is from the 1<SUP>st</SUP> Krechowiecki lancers regiment. I know it's a little hard to make out since the color of the stripe is a bit faded.
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The Italian made ribbon bar is plastic the red color on the KW is clear red colored plastic so is the green the other ones are solid color. There were no unit patches in Poland pre-1939 this was adopted from the brits, the bullion insignia is of Italian manufacture. Its worth mentioning that the BD also has nice Italian made collar insignia which are also plastic.
The factory story has been mentioned but it was not a toy factory or a toothbrush factory, it was an accordion factory.
The soldiers liberated the plastic there and started to make patches collar insignia cigarette cases etc. and it became very trendy among the troops of the 2<SUP>nd</SUP> corps. I believe that this trend started a cottage industry among the Italians or a few resourceful soldiers and some of the items were mass produced such as the 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Corps and the Poland titles GregK graciously shared with us.
It was also popular to make ribbon bars from toothbrushes since they came in different color plastics.
GregK nice stuff, your grandfathers 3DSK patch is very unique. I hope to see more
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Hey guys,Originally posted by Billy BGregK nice stuff, your grandfathers 3DSK patch is very unique. I hope to see more
My father's 3DSK patch is the same as Greg's example. It is all plastic with an overlaid plastic evergreen tree if I remember correctly. He has a bullion 2nd Armored patch and Sgt ranks which were Italian made...I remember him mentioning that a nice old Italian woman made them for him during the war. Coincidently, his 2nd Armored patch does NOT have a unit stripe on it. His collar pennons are Italian made as well. He also qualified for the 3DSK badge which he wore on the breast pocket of his BD.
Thanks,
Vic
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Hi GregK,
Fantastic Battledress above. Any chance of a photo of the complete blouse please?Comment
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Hiya ,Greg ,
many thanks for showing the `plastic` badges ,Michael.Comment
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Originally posted by vicjoy1945
Do you have a picture of him in uniform that you could post? Which unit was he in? Karpacki lancers?Comment
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Hi Billy,Originally posted by Billy B
Yes...I have a number of photos. I will try to scan some this weekend and post them.
Vic
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Plastic ribbons
Man, that is cool !! I have my own ribbons coated in plastic for protection from grime, but I have never thought of making them from plastic. I'm a skilled tradesman in the Navy,so I'm going to have a crack at it. I might even post the results under a new thread.
Regards;
JohnsyComment
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Acordian
And Because It Was An Accordian Factory
The Backs Are Usually The Black And Grey Splothy Mark Of What Accordians Are Made OfComment
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