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Polish WW2 Plastic Eagle – 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment
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Cellulose acetate & brass, United Kingdom, 1944-45, 50 mm x 33.5 mm
The Polish cap eagle depicts an eagle with outstretched wings sitting on an Amazon shield. The head is topped with a closed crown. On the Amazon shield, the letter "U" and the number "12" are stamped, representing the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment.
This Polish eagle was used by the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment of the Polish 2nd Corps. It was produced in an economical plastic (cellulose acetate) version by Alfred Stanley & Son in Walsall, United Kingdom, with a pair of flat brass mounting lugs. The manufacturer's name is visible on the reverse.
These eagles are prone to damage due to the conditions of storage, making them rare to find in good condition. This example is in good condition, as shown in the photos.
This version of the eagle is mentioned in Tomasz Zawistowski's book "Polskie Orły na Czapki 1939-45" on page 95, illustration 194.
Dimensions: approx. 48 mm x 30 mm.
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Cellulose acetate & brass, United Kingdom, 1944-45, 50 mm x 33.5 mm
The Polish cap eagle depicts an eagle with outstretched wings sitting on an Amazon shield. The head is topped with a closed crown. On the Amazon shield, the letter "U" and the number "12" are stamped, representing the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment.
This Polish eagle was used by the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment of the Polish 2nd Corps. It was produced in an economical plastic (cellulose acetate) version by Alfred Stanley & Son in Walsall, United Kingdom, with a pair of flat brass mounting lugs. The manufacturer's name is visible on the reverse.
These eagles are prone to damage due to the conditions of storage, making them rare to find in good condition. This example is in good condition, as shown in the photos.
This version of the eagle is mentioned in Tomasz Zawistowski's book "Polskie Orły na Czapki 1939-45" on page 95, illustration 194.
Dimensions: approx. 48 mm x 30 mm.
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The Auction House may ship or transport the Object(s) on behalf of the Buyer at the Buyer's risk, to the address indicated by the Buyer. Auction House will make every effort to ensure that the Object(s) is duly protected for the duration of transport, but will not be held liable for damage to or loss of the Object(s) resulting from transport or shipment. The cost of shipping or transport as determined by the Auction House will be paid in advance by the Buyer.
Collection of the Object(s) should take place within 21 working days (7 days for Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction. After this deadline, the Auction House transports all sold Object(s)s to the warehouse and the Buyer will be charged with the costs of transport and storage.
After the expiry of 21 working days (7 days in the case of Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction, the risk of loss and damage to the unclaimed Object(s) shall pass to the Buyer and the Auction House shall be relieved of further insurance liability of the Object(s).
The amount of storage and transport charges will depend on the warehouse operator and the type and size of the Facility. Acceptance of these rules is tantamount to acceptance of the rules of the storage company. In case of storage of an Object(s) in the premises of the Auction House, the Auction House is not responsible for damage and condition of the Object(s) and may charge a daily storage fee of 10.00 PLN per Object(s), or 50.00 PLN per Oversize e Object(s).
