An original Cross for Prisoners of Concentration Camps (Krzyż Więźniów Hitlerowskich Obozów Koncentracyjnych), instituted in 1985 by the Polish People’s Republic to honour citizens imprisoned in camps during World War 2 The obverse features a barbed‑wire design with a red inverted triangle and letter “P”, symbolising the badge worn by Polish prisoners, and the dates 1939–1945.
The reverse bears the inscription “PRL WIĘŹNIOM HITLEROWSKICH OBOZÓW KONCENTRACYJNYCH.”
Suspended from a blue‑and‑white striped ribbon, representing the uniforms of concentration‑camp inmates.
Condition is very good, with light patina and intact ribbon.
A poignant and authentic example of a Polish WWII commemorative decoration