Original German Soldier's Leather Wallet with Polish War Trophy & 6. Kavallerie-Division Insignia – Poland Campaign 1939

Period:Early Second World WarOrigin:GermanyType:Soldier's personal leather walletMaterial:Brown leatherInsignia:– Polish military eagle (captured)– German 6. Kavallerie-Division cap insigniaDescription:OriginalGerman soldier's leather wallet, dating from theearly Second World War period, clearly used and personalized by its owner during active service.Inside the wallet, two original metal insignia are firmly attached, a practice often seen with soldier-carried personal items.Polish War Trophy:The larger insignia is an originalPolish military eagle, most likely taken as awar trophy during the Campaign of Poland in September 1939. Captured Polish insignia were commonly kept by German soldiers as souvenirs of their first combat experience.German Unit Insignia – 6. Kavallerie-Division:The smaller insignia is thedivisional emblem of the German 6. Kavallerie-Division, originally worn on theSchirmmütze between the national eagle and cockade.This division actively participated in the invasion of Poland in 1939 and represents Germany's early-war cavalry formations before their later mechanisation.Historical Context:Personal wallets like this were everyday items, often customized to reflect a soldier's service, unit affiliation, and wartime experiences. The combination of aconfirmed cavalry division insigniaand acaptured Polish emblemstrongly suggests participation in the1939 Polish campaign, making this a highly evocative and personal piece of history.Condition:Good original condition.– Leather remains supple with honest wear– Insignia firmly attached– No major damage or repairs– Strong field-used appearanceA genuinesoldier-used personal itemwith clear unit and campaign association.