Polish metal parachute trained qualification badge (GR. Techn model)

This Polish paratroopers badge was worn by parachute trained soldiers of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute brigade which was formed in 1941 and trained at Ringway Manchester and then in Upper Largo Scotland.

This parachute qualification badge is a Pre Op Market Garden (September 1944) and has a screw backing stamped with "GR.Techn  London " which were in house.

The attacking eagle badge, diving with its talons extended was called the Znak Spadochronowy—the paratrooper’s badge. The idea for such a badge was conceived in June 1941.

The GR. Techn model is thicker and has straight wings with the brass GR Techn Screw back.

The Parachute badge is a quality made antique silver cast replica which has been remade in Poland by a current Military badge manufacture.

Stamped on the rear like the originals "tobie ojczyzno"  For your motherland