Title: 1st Garwolin Mounted Rifle Regiment / "1st MOUNTED RIFLE REGIMENT NAMED AFTER EMPEROR NAPOLEON THE GREAT. GARWOLIN"
Author: Kazimierz Minkiewicz
Item description:
Notes: A private, patriotic, émigré postcard (hand-colored) witha print run of 40 pieces and an unknown additional quantity. The reverse side of the card is blank.
Card issued to commemorate: Sacrum Poloniae Millenium—the 1,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland. Publication markings: "KARTKA POCZTOWA POST CARD" and below that "SACRUM POLONIAE MILLENIUM," and in the lower margin: "Series: Cavalry of the Republic of Poland / 40 copies + additional /"
About the author: Kazimierz Minkiewicz (20th century), a Polish émigré historian specializing in Polish military history, particularly military insignia; a philatelist based in Manchester; a commercial graphic designer; no further details available
Additional information:
Condition:
Item in good condition; very slight damage to the corners of the card; minor spots
