A 1920 Polish Plebiscite Zone Forces Badge Hold maker marked “A” for Assman

maker marked “A” for Assman & D

left side illustrating two linden leaves with the Czech coat-of-arms to the left and a belt loop to the right

pinback and small loop on reverse

Its nickel plated fittings exhibit deep pitting from improper storage after the war

A 1920 Polish Plebiscite Zone Forces Badge Hold maker marked “A” for AssmanA 1920 Polish Plebiscite Zone Forces Badge; White metal with red enamels, numbered "54" on the reverse, illustrating the Polish eagle in the centre, inscribed "POLONIAE BENE MERENTIBVS" above, "LVTETIA" to the left, "PARISIORVM" and dated "A. D. MCMXX" (1920) below, 44. 5 mm x 45. 6 mm, support plate marked "POLSKAMISJA WOJSKOWA ZAKUPOW" (Polish Military Mission Purchases), with screwback, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.