This set features two distinct Polish Airborne Forces badges, both of which hold significant historical and collectible value within Poland’s military tradition.
1. Polish Airborne Qualification Badge (Left Badge - Green Background)
Description & History
Official qualification badge awarded to Polish paratroopers upon successful completion of airborne training.
Introduced during the Cold War era (1950s-1980s) and used by the Polish People's Army Forces.
Worn by pilots, paratroopers, reconnaissance troops, and special forces units.
Design Features
Polish eagle at the top, representing national identity and military honor.
Parachute canopy (white & blue enamel) symbolizes airborne capabilities.
Falling paratrooper at the bottom, showing descent from a jump.
Green enamel background, often associated with land and airborne forces.
Condition & Value
Visible wear on metal edges but enamel remains intact.
Tarnishing on metal eagle and edges, indicating age and originality.
2. Polish Airborne Forces Parachute Badge (Right Badge - Blue & White Canopy, Eagle Clutching Wreath)
Description & History
Originally introduced in 1954 by the Polish Minister of Defense.
Used as an elite airborne insignia for Poland’s paratrooper forces.
This design was worn from 1964 to 1967 when it was known as the “Badge of a Parachute Jumper in the Airborne Forces”.
Design Features
Bronze eagle clutching a golden wreath, symbolizing honor, bravery, and airborne service.
Blue and white parachute canopy, indicating paratrooper qualification.
Metal construction with enamel inlay, a distinctive feature of Polish airborne insignia.
Condition & Value
Visible oxidation and patina, showing authenticity and age.
This set of two Polish airborne badges represents historically significant symbols of Poland’s elite paratrooper units. Both pieces are highly collectible, especially for those interested in Eastern Bloc, Warsaw Pact, and Cold War-era militaria.