{"product_id":"polish-people-s-republic-commemorative-medal-22-july-1944-anniversary-badge","title":"Polish People’s Republic Commemorative Medal-22 July 1944 Anniversary Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is a vintage Polish commemorative medal featuring a red-and-white enamel Polish flag above a central scene depicting two figures standing beneath the national flag. The suspension bar displays crossed rifles against a red enamel background, symbolizing military service and national defense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal commemorates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 July 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a significant date in Polish history marking the establishment of the Polish Committee of National Liberation and the beginning of the communist-era Polish state following World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed of silver-colored metal with enamel accents, this example retains its original suspension ring and pin-back attachment. The medal displays attractive age-related patina and remains a desirable piece of Cold War-era Polish military and political history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage commemorative medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed and white enamel remains present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pin-back attachment intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood detail to central design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest age-related wear and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays very well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 22, 1944, became one of the most important state holidays in communist Poland and was commemorated annually for decades. Medals and badges such as this were issued to veterans, party members, workers, and participants in anniversary celebrations connected with the rebuilding of postwar Poland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Polish commemorative badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive enamel details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold War and Eastern Bloc collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat addition to military, political, or communist-era collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096504270925,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/875EC48F-1DB6-49BB-9272-CEC4364E8895.jpg?v=1780698317","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/polish-people-s-republic-commemorative-medal-22-july-1944-anniversary-badge","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}