WW2 Poland - Polish 2 Corps Breast badge - numbered to reverse

Bronze die cast badge with original screw post fitting and retaining nut, with original green felt backing (there are small traces suggesting this may have once been silvered). The number 103917 has been stamped to the reverse (the recipient's army number?). Felt is dirty / faded and the bronze has a touch of verdigris to the front. Circa 3.7cm tall and 2cm wide. The British authorized the Polish 2nd Corps to wear the 8th Army patch after their outstanding performance at the Battle of Cassino. The mermaid with a sword & shield was the symbol of the 2nd Corps and represented the arms of the City of Warsaw.

There is a small letter 'H' stamped to bottom left outer edge of the shield which initially is very hard to see, but I presume this related to the die number. Thanks to Adrian for pointing this out.

The Polish II Corps, 1943–1947, was a major tactical and operational unit of the Polish Armed Forces in the West during World War II. It was commanded by Lieutenant General W³adys³aw Anders and fought with distinction in the Italian Campaign, in particular at the Battle of Monte Cassino.

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