Polish Military Eagle M1919 – Bracia Grabski Łódź – Original – Excellent Condition

An original Polish military cap eagle, model 1919, manufactured by one of the most prestigious engraving firms of the interwar period. The badge is made of silver-plated brass and is preserved in excellent, untouched condition with a fine natural patina. The reverse features a central screw post with its original, factory-marked nut. The nut clearly displays the embossed text: BR. GRABSKI ŁÓDŹ. This eagle is noted for its sharp detailing in the feathers, crown, and Amazon shield (pelta), typical of the high craftsmanship standards of the Grabski workshop. A textbook example for a serious collection.Historical Context:
The Polish military eagle model 1919 (wz. 19) was officially introduced shortly after Poland regained its independence in 1918. It became the primary national symbol worn on headgear by the reborn Polish Armed Forces throughout the Second Republic era (1918–1939). The design, featuring a crowned eagle perched on an Amazon shield (pelta), drew deep inspiration from the military traditions of the 19th-century Polish Kingdom and the Napoleonic era, symbolizing the continuity of the Polish struggle for sovereignty. The Bronisław Grabski workshop in Łódź was one of the most prestigious industrial plants authorized to produce these insignias. Known for superior craftsmanship, Grabski's eagles were favored by professional officers and NCOs for their durability and elegant appearance. Today, specimens with the original "Br. Grabski Łódź" marked nut are highly prized by collectors as textbook examples of pre-war Polish military heritage.