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Matchbox Pack Generalna Gubernia - original from the German occupation period
From €64.37
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Paczka zapałek Generalna Gubernia - oryginalna z czasów okupacji niemieckiej—
€64.37
You are presented with an extremely rare and authentic relic from the dark period of Polish history – an original matchbox pack from the German occupation period, marked with the imprint Generalna Gubernia. It is a material testament to everyday life under occupation, an object of immense historical and collector value.
The pack contains 10 original, unopened matchboxes from that period. The imprint "Generalna Gubernia" clearly indicates an officially rationed commodity distributed within the administrative entity created by the Third Reich. Everyday items with such markings are today highly sought-after material evidence of the era.
Why is this item exceptional?
- Authenticity: An original pack with unopened boxes, in a condition consistent with its age.
- Historical value: A direct artifact from the period of World War II and the occupation of Poland.
- Rarity: Entirely preserved consumer packs from this period are extremely difficult to find.
- Collector context: Ideal for collections of militaria, Varsaviana, items from the interwar and occupation periods, as well as for collections dedicated to everyday life in difficult times.
