The badge was approved on February 14, 1946.
Made by the German company Steinhauer-Ludenscheid.
The battalion came from the Independent Podhale Rifle Brigade. The Podhale Rifles Battalion became part of General Maczek's 1st Armored Division and took part in battles in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
There are slight imperfections in the paint, the edelweiss is very worn.
Original unsigned cap.
Tombak, dimensions 53 x 53 mm
![Badge Legitimation 5th Armored Battalion 1938 No. 54 [VERY RARE].](https://img1.one.bid/img/7527/2255540_1x.webp?1736204400)
![Badge Legitimation 5th Armored Battalion 1938 No. 54 [VERY RARE].](https://img1.one.bid/img/7527/2255540_2x.webp?1736204400)
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