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Lot 0299: TWO POLISH AUSCHWITZ CAMP CROSS CIVIL AWARDS

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Two Polish Auschwitz Cross decorations awarded to honour survivors of Nazi German concentration camps. Each features a silver Greek cross on a blue and white striped ribbon. The obverse shows barbed wire and camp poles, the year 1939 on the left, and 1945 on the right arm. In the center there is a red enameled triangle with the letter P, as worn by Polish nationals imprisoned in the camps. The reverse bears the inscription PRL Wiezniom Hitlerowskich Obozow Koncentracyjnych, Peoples Republic of Poland to prisoners of Nazi concentration camps. One of the awards has inscription PR instead of PRL, meaning it was issued after the fall of the Communist regime in Poland. World War II Holocaust Historical Relics And Civil Award Collectibles And Decorations.

Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Overall size: 1 5/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

April 29th, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$160.00