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Stamps and badges of the Polish People's Republic - Solidarity, martial law - Relics of the fight for freedom until 1989 Poland
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Znaczki i plakietki PRL - Solidarność, stan wojenny - Relikty walki o wolność do 1989 Polska—
€8.97
An exceptional collection of stamps and badges from the period of the Polish People's Republic, constituting a material testament to the turbulent history of the fight for freedom and democracy. These objects, created in times of resistance against the communist system, are today valuable relics of the era of "Solidarity" and martial law.
The offered collection includes both unofficial, underground prints and badges related to the Independent Self-Governing Trade Union "Solidarity", as well as items of a propaganda nature from that period. Each of them tells its own story – they are symbols of hope, resistance, and social aspirations for change. Souvenirs of this type were often worn secretly, distributed in the underground press, or represented an expression of internal opposition.
For a collector of modern history, a Varsavianist, or an enthusiast of the history of "Solidarity", these stamps and badges have invaluable worth. They are authentic artifacts that have survived times of censorship and repression. Their state of preservation testifies to their history of use, and the patina of time gives them a unique, authentic character. This is an investment in a piece of Polish identity, an excellent element for a collection dedicated to the democratic opposition, as well as an original and meaningful gift for a history lover.
The offered collection includes both unofficial, underground prints and badges related to the Independent Self-Governing Trade Union "Solidarity", as well as items of a propaganda nature from that period. Each of them tells its own story – they are symbols of hope, resistance, and social aspirations for change. Souvenirs of this type were often worn secretly, distributed in the underground press, or represented an expression of internal opposition.
For a collector of modern history, a Varsavianist, or an enthusiast of the history of "Solidarity", these stamps and badges have invaluable worth. They are authentic artifacts that have survived times of censorship and repression. Their state of preservation testifies to their history of use, and the patina of time gives them a unique, authentic character. This is an investment in a piece of Polish identity, an excellent element for a collection dedicated to the democratic opposition, as well as an original and meaningful gift for a history lover.
