Poland, Republic. A Polish Cap Badge, Orzel Wz. 19 Model consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (C:20) Footnote: John Preston Lewin

(C:20)   Footnote: John Preston Lewin was born in Plymouth

he repeatedly risked his life throughout the day and night to direct and lead attacks on pill boxes and installations with grenades and demolition

die stamped Wiling ship design

An Austrian War Commemorative Medal with Swords

Poland, Republic. A Polish Cap Badge, Orzel Wz. 19 Model consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (C:20) Footnote: John Preston LewinIn stamped brass, depicting an eagle atop an amazon shield, reverse with two prongs for cap attachment, measures 44. 9 mm (w) x 61. 0 mm (h), light wear, very fine condition. Footnote: The Orzel Wz. 19 model was used widely by the Polish Army during the September and October 1939 offensive.