Poland, Republic. Second War 2Nd Warsaw Armoured Division Sleeve Badge, C.1945 Auction when the ship was recruited

when the ship was recruited to escort convoy PQ-8 from the United Kingston to Murmansk in northwest Russia

that its recruits came in all shapes and sizes

measuring 31 mm x 23 mm

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Poland, Republic. Second War 2Nd Warsaw Armoured Division Sleeve Badge, C.1945 Auction when the ship was recruitedIn black, white and brown embroidery, illustrating an armour wearing and winged right forearm bearing a sword, white cotton mesh backer, measuring 63 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), age spotting evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 2nd Warsaw Armoured Division was established in 1945.