WW2 Polish Army Metal Badge Gas School of the Second Polish Republic Lipczyński For Sale

Gas School Badge of the Second Polish Republic, engraved by S. Lipczyński.This badge is unlisted and UNIQUE!A private engraving commission from 1930-1935 at the Stanisław Wiktoryn workshop.Lipczyński was a master engraver.The official badge differs in enamel color and metal, and was primarily made by Józef Michrowski from Warsaw.Other renowned master engravers were also involved.A beautiful badge made of silver-plated tombac. Two-piece, the eagle is mounted on a hexagonal shield with seamless green enamel. The reverse is engraved with the number A 59.The thick brass cap is signed S. LIPCZYŃSKI WARSZAWA.The badge is large, heavy, and majestic, a masterpiece of engraving from the Second Polish Republic.Badge not listed, UNIQUE!
Height 52.3 mmWidth 27.7 mmWeight without cap 28.11 gramsCap weight 5.86 gramsCap diameter 22.4 mm
The Gas School was established in 1921 at Powązki Cemetery, initially as the Gas School, then renamed the Military Gas School, and in 1922 the Chemical Weapons School. In 1925, it was renamed the Chemical Defense School. In 1937, it was moved to Trauguttowo and incorporated into the Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Gas Defense Training Center.