Badge in the shape of a shield, made of red material. Around the shield a white border, in the center of the shield inscribed white mermaid with saber and shield (Coat of Arms of Warsaw).
Recognition insignia of General Anders' 2nd Polish Corps, worn on the left sleeve of the uniform. Production technique suggests that the patch may have been made by S.E. Tietz of Tel Aviv
The patch belonged to Franciszek Glowniak.
Franciszek Glowniak, born 15-Sep-1912, before the war an officer in the National Police (Badge Number 1320) and a Soldier of the Gendarmerie (Badge Number 3294). Probably takes part in the Defensive War, then mobilized to the Polish Army in France on May 30, 1940. Joins the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade with which he participates in the Libyan Campaign from 19-VIII-1941 to 22-III-1942 (including the battles for Tobruk), awarded the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade "Tobruk" Commemorative Badge (Badge Number 1120). Later, as part of the 2nd Carpathian Rifle Baon (3rd Carpathian Rifle Division), he takes part in the Italian Campaign including the Battle of Monte Cassino (Cross Number 4967). Wounded during combat on 11-XI-1944.Awarded the Cross of Valor, the Army Medal (three times), the Bronze Cross of Merit with Swords and British decorations (Star of Italy, Star of Africa, Star 1939-45). After the war, he settled in Great Britain.
