Poland, Republic. A 1St Independent Parachute Brigade Group Arnhem Medal, Gold Grade Auction measuring 38 mm x 39

measuring 38 mm x 39 mm

Canadian Army Service Corps (service number 120) on December 14

ornate engraving on the edge

Russia Imperial

Poland, Republic. A 1St Independent Parachute Brigade Group Arnhem Medal, Gold Grade Auction measuring 38 mm x 39In bronze gilt, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of the crowned Polish eagle and maker marked "SPINK LONDON", reverse illustrating a stylized figure of a man attached to an open parachute, flanked by "ARNHEM" at the left and "DRIEL" on the right, surrounded by the inscription "1 SAMODZIELNA BRYGADA SPADOCHRONOWA 18 26 IX 1944", measuring 39. 8 mm in diameter, spotting, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The 1st