Some Polish Cap Eagles.

[leigh kitchen]

Just thought I'd show this as I came across it in my files - the WWII plastic economy badge produced in Britain.

This particular example was worn by a member of 1st Independent Para Bde.

[leigh kitchen]

I can't remember how many of these were produced or who the manufacturers were, what the contract dates were - I'll look them up.

[leigh kitchen]

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Edited April 30, 2007 by leigh kitchen

[GregK]

Hi Leigh,

Nice eagle. I remember seeing you post it on another forum some time ago. It's especially nice as it's ID'd and has the parachute brigade connection. These economy eagles are scarcer than the regular metal types but can still be found with some regularity. These were made by A Stanley & Sons Walsall

Cap eagles themselves have many different makers and styles spanning the entire continent from Gaunt in England to Lorioli in Italy. Add to that all the unofficially field made types and you have the subject of a lengthy reference book on your hands.

Perhaps we should start a thread featuring the different variations of cap eagles (cloth and metal). Could be an idea.

Cheers,

Greg

PS. I'd really like to see scnas of the inside of the document if possible.

Edited May 3, 2007 by GregK

[leigh kitchen]

Sounds a great idea, I was going to post some more cap eagles here - I have about 6 or 7 variations but don't know too much about them.

Here's the inside.......