Poczta Polska paid tribute to the young victims of the concentration camp in Łódź

Over 80 years ago, the Germans created a concentration camp for children and youth at Przemysłowa Street in Łódź. At the place of execution, created by the occupier, the hardways of the German war and industry were carried out by the youngest victims of World War II.

This year is the 78th anniversary of the end of the German concentration camp for Polish children. The main celebrations took place on January 17 at the "Museum of Polish Children - victims of totalitarianism" in Łódź. One of the elements of the anniversary celebration was the presentation of the postage stamp and envelopes on the first day of the FDC circuit "German camp for Polish children in Łódź (1942–1945)". Among the participants of the event were, among others Vice President of the Council of Ministers and the Minister of Culture and National Heritage prof. Piotr Gliński, Ombudsman for Children Mikołaj Pawlak, director of the Museum of Polish Children - victims of totalitarianism dr Ireneusz Piotr, dr hab. Dariusz Rogut - director of the Łódź branch of the Institute of National Remembrance and Wiesław Włodek - vice president of Poczta Polska.

- Philatelic emissions are often a substitute for history lessons for subsequent generations of Poles, and participation in projects promoting the fate of our homeland, important events and characters, we treat as a social duty. The stamp and card commemorating the youngest victims of World War II are part of the company's mission. Post office is an institution inseparably connected with the history of Poland, which is why we are determined to build and promote national historical memory through our philatelic emissions - said Wiesław Włodek, vice president of Poczta Polska.

The project of the postage stamp of the broadcast "German camp for Polish children in Łódź (1942–1945)" presents two monochrome children's silhouettes, standing behind barbed wire, symbolizing the tragic fate and suffering in camp captivity.

Poczta Polska is involved in valuable historical projects. Many of them initiate themselves, working with recognized historians or scientific institutions. The purpose of the initiatives is a reliable and valuable message, which contributes to the development of universal knowledge about national heroes and events that shaped the identity of Poland.

It is worth recalling that on November 5 last year Poczta Polska received the Golden Heroonim award. Warsaw Insurgents in the Company category. This unique trophy distinguishes persons and institutions whose activities in a special way promote knowledge about the history of the 20th century Polish and historical and patriotic education. The heroines are also recognition for putting into force the value of Warsaw insurgents.

About the stamp:

Author of the Stamp's project: Jan Konarzewski
Number of stamps: 1
Value: PLN 3.90
Edition: 144,000 Pcs.
Printing technique: offset
format stamp: 31.25 x 43 mm
Paper: fluorescent
sales sheet: 12 stamps
Date of introduction into circulation: 08.12.2022.