The president and vice president of Poczta Polska, at the invitation of the Hungarian local government officials, took part in the solemn celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Węgrów. This is one of the most famous clashes during the January Uprising, which was the last and largest armed uprising of the Polish nation before regaining independence in 1918.

The celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Węgrów took place on January 19 this year. at the Viridar of the Culture Dialogue Center in Węgrów. On this occasion, Poczta Polska introduced a postcard with a printed fee sign, commemorating Polish patriots, participants of the clash that took place in these lands in 1863.

- National and historical consciousness Post office, through a unique version of the philatelic emission "160. Anniversary of the Battle of Węgrów ”, he would like to remind you of those patriots who, showing huge bravery and courage, opposed Russian power. Our publishing house is also a symbolic expression of recognition and thanks to the ancestors fighting for the sovereignty of the homeland at a time when this vision seemed extremely distant - emphasized Krzysztof Falkowski, president of Poczta Polska.

The enlarged postcard was unveiled by the Senator of the Republic of Poland Maria Koc, president of Poczta Polska Krzysztof Falkowski, Węgrów staroste Ewa Besztak and Leszek Redosz - chairman of the Hungarian poviat council.

In the upper right corner of the address page, the post fee sign was printed, on which a photo of the grave of January insurgents, killed in the battle of Węgrów. On the left is the watercolor of Maksymilian Oborski "Janko Sokół". The illustration part of the card presents the anonymous Viennese lithography "Battle of Węgrów". 

Poczta Polska, honoring Polish heroes, participants of the independence uprising from 1863, this year issues 3 cards with a printed postmark sign. In addition to the broadcast "160. Anniversary of the Battle of Węgrów "The publishing house" 160. Anniversary of the January Uprising. " In this way, the company will also commemorate Stanisław Brzósk - a Polish clergy, general and chief chaplain of the Podlasie Voivodship during the 1863 Uprising.

These are not the first Poczta Poczta Poczta Poczta Poczta Poczta, honoring the armed struggle of Poles for the freedom and sovereignty of their homeland. Among the many last broadcasts, it is worth recalling the values ​​devoted to, among others 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Zamość Uprising, the 78th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising or the 40th anniversary of the Gorzów August.