1979 in Bad Münstereifel
demonstrating material fatigue and soiling consistent with extensive wartime usage (including partial tape repairs)
retaining a black-and-white photo of Kindlund
the Order of Merit had a convoluted beginning while it was amended several times
28 mm (w) x 34
Poland, II Republic. A 22nd Infantry Regiment Badge, By R.Dalkowski United Republic of 1979 in Bad MünstereifelType 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