Poland, Republic. An 8Th Mounted Rifle Regiment Badge Archive Mounted as originally worn on

Mounted as originally worn on gilt chain

in worn condition with some gold wash worn off

400 survivors of the Japanese defeat at Buna-Gona were moved into the Lae-Salamaua area

the obverse bears the coat of arms of Karnten with arabesque detailings and a depiction of the obverse and reverse of a 1939 Iron Cross

It was also awarded to institutions

Poland, Republic. An 8Th Mounted Rifle Regiment Badge Archive Mounted as originally worn onThree piece construction, in silvered bronze with blue, white and green enamels, inscribed "S 8 K" on the centrepiece and surrounded by a full wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 8th Mounted Rifle Regiment was formed in 1920 at Wloclawku.