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WWII Polish POW Item - Virgin Mary in Carved Wood

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WWII Polish POW Item - Virgin Mary in Carved Wood

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Description

Very rare souvenir of Virgin Mary carved in piece of wood by Polish POW during his captivity in POW camp XIII-A in 1940. Engraved on the reverse of the wooden piece we can read "Kania Jozef Polish prisioner of POW XIII-A 1940". It also has a hanger to hang on the wall. It was common that prisoners during their free time made this kind of souvenir or memento using their craftmanship. Item is in very good condition, and it's of high quality. For further information about Stalag XIII-A, check this link below:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oflag_XIII-A

Condition

Very good condition

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WWII Polish POW Item - Virgin Mary in Carved Wood

Name: WWII Polish POW Item - Virgin Mary in Carved Wood
SKU: 82157442
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $700

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