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Untitled, oil on hardboard, 61 × 73 cm, signed on the reverse, dated 1975, accompanied byoriginal purchase receipts from Karstadt Cologne and DESA
Studio photograph of two cavalry soldiers from the early formation period of the Polish Army. Perfectly visible caps wz.17 and jackets so called "lancer". Dimensions: 8cm x 12cm. General condition as in the photos.
Untitled, oil on hardboard, 87 × 75 cm, signed and dated 1980 on the reverse,provenance: German private collection
Photograph of two Polish Army soldiers from the interwar period. Well visible uniforms wz.19 and horned caps wz.35. On the patches badges of cadet schools, on the uniform of the soldier on the first left you can see the State Sports Badge. The soldiers are holding sabers wz.34. General condition as in the photos.
Polish Cross of Valor awarded for bravery on the battlefield. The award is in the shape of a cross, in the center a Polish eagle in a crown with outspread wings. On the shoulders the inscription "On the Field of Glory 1939". Original period ribbon. Measures 43 mm x 43 mm Variety described in the book "Catalogue of the Falerist Collection of Crosses of Valor" by M. Pecia under item number 49. G...
Published by Gazeta Administracja i Policji Państwowej w Warszawie 48 pages plus insert, numerous illustrations inside and a color illustration on the cover. A large compendium of knowledge devoted to the security services in Poland in the years 1915-1925. Dimensions : approx. 46 cm x 31 cm Overall condition as per
French press photograph showing Jozef Pilsudski on a walk with Queen Marie of Romania during the Polish Marshal's visit to the Kingdom of Romania in 1922. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Photograph of Polish Army soldiers with their children, photograph captioned "Próchnik 26r." Dimensions: 9cm x 14cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Bulletin of the Capital District of the Legionnaires' Union No. 2-3 (20-21), February-March 1939. Softcover, general condition as seen in photos. Dimensions 29.5 cm x 21 cm
The decoration is in the shape of a cross with four arms filled with a dark red enamel background with a dark blue border and gold finials. In the central part is a silver relief depicting the image of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, surrounded by an eagle. Behind the eagle can be seen golden laurel leaves. Mounted on a nut Dimensions: 63mm x 63mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Diploma of graduation from the Wielkopolska Infantry Cadet School in Bydgoszcz. The document confirms that Mieczyslaw Wrzosek, born in Lodz in 1907, received military training at this school from December 21, 1928 to September 21, 1929, with a very good result. On its basis, he was qualified for service with the rank of second lieutenant. The diploma is decorated with a graphic image of an eag...
Cardboard photograph of Frederic Chopin from the 19th century. Dimensions : 10 cm x 6.1 cm General condition as in the photos.
Composition of the set belt with coalition, holster, compass on belt year 1954, belt signed on leather. General condition as seen in the photos.
Commemorative ciupaga made in Italy in the 2nd Polish Corps. One side shows 2 plaques, one with the symbol of the 8th British Army and the mermaid of the 2nd Polish Corps. On the other side, a tin with an engraved inscription "W.U.K To His Commander 3.XI.1945.". Hunters' Day is Hubertus, celebrated on November 3 in honor of St. Hubert, patron saint of hunters, foresters and horsemen. It is a c...
Miniature of the Cross of Virtuti Militari in the shape of a four-armed cross, each of the four arms on the corners ended with balls, on the obverse of the arms horizontally the inscription VIRT - TUTI, vertically MILI - TARI, the inscriptions covered with black enamel, in the middle a round gold shield in which was inscribed a white eagle with a crown and regalia in paws, around the eagle a l...
Dimensions : ID cards 11 cm x 8 cm, 10.3 cm x 7.2 cm 10.2 cm x 7.2, Badges : 28 mm, on ribbon length 85mm diameter 32 mm, blue head 88 mm diameter 32 mm,
Under the direction of General Juljan Stachiewicz, head of the Military Historical Bureau, prepared by W. Lipinski (text), E. Qurini (photographs), J. Swirysz-Ryszkiewicz and A. Nałęcz-Korzeniowski (watercolors and drawings), as well as A. Girs and B. Barcz (graphic design). Format: 34 cm; 362 pages; publisher's cloth binding designed by Robert Jahoda.
A "sabotage" lighter modeled after an occupation production lighter. Taking its design from the occupation period, looking at the mechanism of operation, one can certainly assume that the design was taken from a wartime design. The lighter was manufactured in occupied Germany or Great Britain. It bears the signatures "FOR PAT.apply.for" on the sides. During the occupation, the so-called "sabot...
The document is an ID card of a former prisoner of war of the Polish Armed Forces, issued after World War II by the Polish Military Mission. It bears the number 194016 and was issued on December 29, 1945. It belonged to Adam Momot, born on May 8, 1907, in the village of Niezanow, Lublin province. He served in the Border Protection Corps (K.O.P.) with the rank of private. After being taken pris...
Pennant of the 2nd Light Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment of the 2nd Warsaw Armored Division. Cavalry cut pennant in green with yellow veining in the middle. Signed S.A PICCHIANI BARLACCHI-Frienze. Mounted on a nut, together with a brass washer. Dimensions: 11mm x 50mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Photograph of a soldier of the Border Protection Corps with a tracking dog. Well visible cap so called "kopówka" and coat wz.36. Dimensions: 9cm x 6,5cm. General condition as in the photos.
Single red "Poland" patch. Worn by all units of the Polish Armed Forces in the West. Good condition as shown in photos. Wincenty Tomaszewski (born April 5, 1912 in Harbin, died January 21, 1985) - second lieutenant in the Polish Army, participant in the African and Italian campaigns. Before the war he worked as a driver at the Polish Consulate in Harbin. In 1940 he left Shanghai for Port Saidu...
Printed at Zakłady Wydawnicze M. Arcta S.A. in folio format. The publication has XI and 462 pages and contains numerous illustrations: drawings, photographs, sketches, portraits, 20 color plates and decorative initials. The part titled Metrics of the Glory of Infantry Regiments was compiled by Capt. S. Jellenta, Capt. Retired Z. Kowalewski and Capt. M. Różycki under the direction of Lt. Col...
"Red Devils at Arnhem" - Marek Swiecicki, published by the Culture and Press Branch of the 2nd Corps in Rome in 1945. The publication has 70 pages and contains numerous illustrations in the text. Softcover. General condition as in the photos.
The graphic depicts a patriotic lithograph maintained in a national-historical style. In the central part of the composition is a bust of General Jan Henryk Dabrowski, framed by a laurel wreath with a red ribbon, symbolizing glory and war merits. On the sides of the portrait stand two soldiers in Napoleonic era uniforms, probably Dabrowski's legionaries, with sabers and banners. Above the figu...
Metal French binoculars with leather and brass parts. To my eye first world war. It is decorated with two symmetrically spaced brass plates depicting soldiers. Both of these depictions have "ANGLE de DUPLICATION 1/800" written on them. Length: 12 cm Overall condition as shown in the photos. To be examined, valued and auction set. After the valuation, contact the guy whether he wants to give it...
The graphic depicts a color illustration with strong patriotic overtones, referring to the activities of General Jozef Haller's Blue Army. In the center of the composition is a portrait of General Jozef Haller framed by a laurel wreath - a symbol of victory and military honor. Above it is the inscription "General Jozef Haller", and below it is a fragment of the national anthem: "We will not gi...
Photograph showing officers and ladies at a casino in Vladimir Volynsky. On the part visible are the numbers on the epaulettes of 27 (27 Light Artillery Regiment). Some of the officers with visible orders of Virtuti Militari and Cross of Valor. Condition as in the photos. Size : 17cm x 10.5cm
The decoration in the form of a Maltese cross, measuring 42 mm x 42 mm, on the obverse of the cross an eagle of the Polish Armed Forces, on the reverse an inscription (Polish Armed Forces in the West). The cross is worn on a ribbon with vertical stripes of white and amaranth, and blue, black and green. The cross was designed by Edward Gorol, made at the State Mint. They were given to participa...
A patriotic signet ring with an eagle cut from the button of the Polish Air Force in the West, the signet ring is made of sterling silver signed with the "835S" stamp used in Scandinavia. Weight: 5g. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
An interesting set after a soldier of the 2nd Polish Corps consisting of the following documents; -soldier's pay and service pay book, - Polish Unification membership card -declaration of membership in the Polish Unity The documents belonged to Bruno Ejze born 16.8.1898, son of Ernest and Zofia Ejze née Skuz. He married Krystyna Smigielska with whom he had three children. He graduated from th...
The decoration in the form of a six-pointed star, inside visible royal monogram GRI VI and royal crown, around the shield the inscription The 1939-1945 Star. The reverse is plain. A decoration awarded to all soldiers of the British Commonwealth and British allies who took part in World War 2 including the Polish Armed Forces in the West. Dimensions: 44 mm x 50 mm. Overall condition as seen in ...
The featured object is a bronze statue depicting Napoleon Bonaparte. The figure of the Emperor of the French is shown in a characteristic pose - with one hand tucked into his vest and his cloak thrown over his shoulders. Napoleon is dressed in a military uniform, with visible details of buttons and decorations, and on his head is a three-brimmed hat. Next to him is a cannon, symbolizing his mi...
Group photograph of Polish Army officers probably during a military ceremony, perfectly visible details of uniforms, sabers and decorations. Dimensions: 9cm x 14cm. Overall condition as in the photos.
The weekly "Na Postunku", published on June 18, 1938, was dedicated to State Police affairs. It described the most important news from the actions of the State Police and about life and news in the functioning of the PP. Soft cover, 22 pages. Dimensions: 23.5 x 31.5 cm. General condition as in the photos.
Metal plaque with the national emblem of the People's Republic of Poland depicts the national eagle on a red shield and gray background with a red border. The shield comes from the T. Rejtan School in Warsaw. The plaque is dated 1952. Dimensions: General condition as in the photos.
Badge in the form of a wreath with the letters "EGP" - (Emilia Plater Middle School) inscribed in the center, topped with an eagle on top. Dimensions: 30mm x 23mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Size : 25cm x 18.5cm. Photo showing soldiers and officers of the Artillery School in Torun after the completion of the Third Course, probably taken in the Torun barracks. Large format photo pasted on a cardboard backing of a partition belt. Very high quality with well visible insignia and decorations. Soldiers from different regiments as can be seen by the variety of badges.
The decoration in the form of a six-pointed star, inside visible royal monogram GRI VI and royal crown, around the shield the inscription The Africa Star. The reverse is plain. The decoration given to all soldiers of the British Army who fought in the African Campaign, including soldiers of the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade. Dimensions: 44 mm x 50 mm. Overall condition as seen in photos.
Bound in an ornate gold frame is a page of the underground newspaper "Walka" from June 1944 with the supplement "Soldier of Great Poland". The magazine was one of the titles published in occupied Poland during World War II, playing an important informational and propaganda role within the underground resistance activities. The page shows articles entitled "Interview with the victorious Rommel,...
Temporary certificate from 1945, issued by the Presidium of the National Council. The document confirms that Lieutenant Ivan Nazarczuk was awarded the Silver Cross of Merit by a decision dated November 13, 1945. General condition as in the photos.
Set of three photographic prints of a visit to Jerusalem by soldiers of the Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade. Photographs signed on the back: "Location for the photographer at the crossroads in Jerusalem. No one else - only me." "The tower of the mosque convening Muslims. Every hour there are chants and exhortations to prayers by the muezzin. The best impression of these songs is at sunris...
The decoration in the form of a six-pointed star, inside visible royal monogram GRI VI and royal crown, around the shield the inscription The Italy Star. The reverse is plain. The decoration given to all soldiers of the British Army who fought in the Italian Campaign, including soldiers of General Anders' 2nd Polish Corps. Dimensions: 44 mm x 50 mm. Overall condition as seen in the photos.
A beautiful frame of miniature medals awarded for participation in the Warsaw Uprising, among other things. These include the Cross of Valor, the Army Medal with 2 fittings, the Home Army Commemorative Cross, the Warsaw Insurgent Cross and the Partisan Cross. Also visible are the Crosses of the Order of Polonia Restitua, the Bronze and Gold Crosses of Merit, and the Meritorious Cultural Activi...
Driver's license issued in 1946 to a corporal by the 1st Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment belonging to the 1st Armored Division. Double-sided document, printed in one color on thick gray paper, bearing a large circular ink stamp of the 1st Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment. Dimensions: 7.5 × 10 cm Condition of preservation: very good.
The M.71 Hirschfänger bayonet is one of the rarest German models available on the collector's market. It represents the last and at the same time the shortest produced variant of this series, designed specifically for the Mauser rifle wz. 1871. It was officially introduced into service in 1875. Signatures not legible, facings added at a later period. Overall length: 61cm Head length: 48cm. Ge...
acrylic/canvasDimensions: 146 x 128 cmSigned and dated on the reverse: 'T. Kantor | IV 1990'on the reverse a sticker with the description: 'Tadeusz Kantor | "Into my room intruded | a Napoleonic soldier | from a painting by Goya" | avril 1990 | Cracovie' and on the stretcher an export stampExhibited Tadeusz Kantor. Opere dal 1956 al 1990, Spicchi dell'Est, Rome, 11.06-20.07.1990 Tadeusz Kantor...
Funeral hourglass of Albina Romashkanova born February 28, 1806, died in 1860. The contents concern Albina Romashkanova, née Antonievich, who died in Stanislaviv (now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine) on the 16th of this month. The announcement said that a memorial service for the soul of the deceased would be held on the 25th of this month at 10 am at the Armenian Archcathedral Church. The grief-str...
Photograph showing a group of officers of an unknown clerical service formation in the Second Republic. On the cornets are interesting eagles, including state eagles wz.19, wz.27 and Silesian and patriotic eagles. On the pockets of some officers badges: 1st Brigade of Legions, Union of Former Polish Army Volunteers, Expulsion of Germans from Warsaw, Camp of National Unity. Condition as on scan...
Independence Medal. It depicts on the front side in the center field an image of three hydras (Analogies of the three invaders), pierced with three swords. The whole is enclosed in a double ottoman, containing the inscription: "To the Fighters of Independence." On the reverse, in a field enclosed in a single ottoman, the letters placed in the middle: "RP". Piece produced in the studio of Wikto...
Badge of the Association of Former Political Prisoners in the form of cell bars surrounded by laurel leaves and oak leaves. Above the bars S.b.W.P. attached to a nut. Reverse plain cap unsigned. Attached to the badge is an Association card issued on May 11, 1936 to Franciszek Pasich. It informs about the type of his punishment and membership fees paid. Dimensions of the badge: 27mm x 23mm. Dim...
Medal "Latvijas III olimpiskās sacīkstes, Rīgā 1923". - An original commemorative medal from the Third Latvian Olympic Games, held in Riga in 1923. The obverse depicts a scene inspired by ancient motifs: a coachman leading a chariot harnessed to two horses and a woman with a laurel wreath and torch, symbolizing victory and the Olympic spirit. In the upper part, the inscription "Latvijas II...
Group photograph of Polish Army soldiers, summer uniforms clearly visible, two soldiers in the 1st plan lie with Chauchat machine guns. Dimensions: 8cm x 10cm. Overall condition as in the photos.
Interesting photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Polish Corps in Italy with a visible mock-up of the ruins of the monastery on Monte Cassino. Well visible details of uniforms and perfectly rendered details on the mock-up. Dimensions: 5.5cm x 8.5cm. Overall condition as shown in photos.
Photograph of two soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces in the West, one of the soldiers has a guttergraph hanging which indicates his earlier fight in the Polish Independence Underground. Dimensions: 6.5cm x 8.5cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Military boots in the type of officers from the first half of the 20th century. Shoes made of leather, black in color. General condition as in the photos.
Prospectus publishing "Nationalsozialistisches Handbuch für Recht und Gesetz," offered exclusively for civic education and against unconstitutional actions (§86 StGB). Author: Dr. Hans Frank (Reichsleiter of the NSDAP, Reich Minister). Publisher: München, Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Franz Eher Nachf. GmbH, year of publication 1935. hardcover, 1586 pages. General condition as shown in photos.
A beautiful photograph showing a soldier of the 2nd Polish Corps standing in front of the ruins of the monastery on Monte Cassino. The monastery, located on top of a hill, was captured on May 18, 1944 by Polish soldiers commanded by General Wladyslaw Anders, after extremely heavy and bloody battles with German troops. The photo, probably taken between 1944 and 1946 Dimensions: 6cm x 9cm. Gener...
One-piece Radio Rifleman's badge in the form of a stylized eagle in flight holding a laurel wreath in its beak, visible lightning striking directly from the eagle's talons. Reverse plain with a characteristic indentation on the wing in which the signature J. R. Gaunt & Soon Ltd London is placed, with a visible mounting post in the middle. Very good condition visible in photos. Dimensions: ...
Set of four Easter eggs with patriotic and floral motifs, on one of the eggs you can see an eagle and the date 1944. On another egg you can see the inscription "Merry Hallelujah". Overall condition as shown in the photos.
The letter of December 11, 1989, addressed to Scoutmaster Ryszard Rudzinski, contains an invitation to participate in a meeting to establish the National Committee for the Rebirth of ZHP. The authors - including Prof. Władysław Findeisen, Hm. Stanislaw "Orsza" Broniewski, Bishop Kazimierz Górny and Hm. Kazimierz Wiatr - emphasize the need to restore true scouting ideas and methods in the up...
A family album belonging to Henryk Żwirko, son of one of the most famous Polish pilots Franciszek Żwirko, the album of about 140 photographs shows family life. Franciszek Żwirko, one of the most outstanding Polish aviators of the interwar period, was not only a national hero, but also a father and husband. His personal life, although less well known, is an important thread in the history of...
Large press photograph of tanks in the 2nd Polish Corps during the Italian Campaign. Stamped on the back by the Propaganda and Culture Branch of the Polish Army in the East and a sheet with a description of the photograph. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A large photograph of 2nd Corps artillerymen during combat. It is probably a 25-pounder howitzer. Well visible elements of the uniforms and the entire position. Stamped on the back with the stamps of the Propaganda and Culture Branch of the Polish Army in the East and a sheet with a description of the photograph. General condition as in the photos.