Honorary boule-piercer of Col. Zygmunt Wenda, 1934

wood, silver
Dimensions: 45,7 x 3 cm
On the silver ferrule, goldsmith marks: Polish state punca, silver sample, city mark, goldsmith 'KzM'?
Shank of precious wood, hexagonal, silver ferrule with engraved dedication: 'In memory of the 20th anniversary | 1914-1934 | To Colonel Dipl. | Zygmunt Wenda | Officers and NCOs | 1 go p.p. Leg.'
Honorary bouquet-pierce presented to Colonel Zygmunt Wenda by officers and non-commissioned officers of the 1st Legion infantry regiment to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his service in 1914-1934. Colonel Zygmunt Wenda was adjutant to Marshal Jozef Pilsudski in 1926-27. In 1938 he was Chief of Staff of the Camp of National Unity, became a member of the Sejm of the First Cadence and Deputy Speaker of the Sejm. A Knight of the Order of Virtuti Militari, he was awarded the Cross of Valor four times and the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honor.