At 7 Rynek Glowny Krakow is Arsenal Antiques. This maybe the same shop that was on Floriansk Street.
It is on the main market square and is located in a space with other shops, so its entrance...
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At 7 Rynek Glowny Krakow is Arsenal Antiques. This maybe the same shop that was on Floriansk Street.
It is on the main market square and is located in a space with other shops, so its entrance...
A grouping I acquired quite some time ago.
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I have also uncovered a number of original maps of Italy from the Second Corps. Geographical Company I will post in the future.
They are all getting a bit fragile.
Cheers,
Piwo
This map or color illustration came with a uniform grouping that I bought quite a while ago. I sold the uniform but I chose to keep the hand made map. I have included a close up of the artist's...
I bought this years ago. One of the most complete uniform, medal and paperwork groupings I own after the Dr. Telerski's tunic.
It appears he returned to Poland after the war. I have bank...
Here is a better view of the engraving.
Thanks for looking.
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Another piece I picked up years ago. As found.uncleaned or polished.
Piwo
Haven't really mounted these up but I thought I would share them with the troops.
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cheers,
Piwo
Dear Reynard,
I am so glad to have shared with you and all the others who follow this forum.
Your memories will become ours as you share them.
Hopefully, others will share..and then no one...
Polish miners in France and French made cap eagles.
I have only seen one book that shows these patches
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Would someone please provide more information on these.
thanks,
While this is not true piece of military insignia or uniform I find that "trench art" , war time keepsake or memento's are a very personal way to keep in mind friends and family during the worst...
Here is an interesting 1st. Armored Division grouping.
The handkerchief, lead cast silver painted Polish eagles, the Belgium ribbons, collar pennons and a few pieces of paperwork were all...
Dorava,
I have visited England numerous times since then. My most recent was when I attended the huge military event in Kent. They call it the War and Peace Show. It was most impressive and I did...
I did get to visit the Sikorski on later visits to England. I was very fortunate to meet Mr. Suchiz the curator and author of some great articles on Polish Exile forces.
In my collecting I...
Michal,
Here is some close up of that grouping.
cheers,
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A few more groupings to share.
Piwo
I started collecting books long before I ever found any actual Polish militaria to buy. While my grandparents emigrated from Poland before WWI and my parents attended Polish Catholic school we did...
Gentlemen,
I really enjoy seeing attributable trench art. I have been very fortunate in my collecting to find some absolutely brilliant pieces. I shall share some now and in the future. Sadly, I...
Ok, this is for Gary and George
ISBS
sto lat,
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Ok, I dug through things a bit and have this to share.
Piwo
Polish Air Force cigarette case
British proof marked
Multiple names on interior and face
Original PAF regimental crests
Anyone from Blackpool?
Polish cigarette case
Second Corps trench art
Ok, all you guys have embarrassed me with your beautiful presentations.
Here is a part of my collection. I say collection because it is not organized into displays or even riker cases for that...
Mike,
I want my tunics back....
Here is a display that I prepared for the Cud na Wisla remembrance in August 2009. At the Pope John Paul II Polish American Cultural Center in Cleveland, Ohio
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