The Polish Post paid tribute to the young victims of the concentration camp in Łódź

Over 80 years ago, the Germans established a concentration camp for children and youth on Przemysłowa Street in Łódź. In this torture camp, created by the occupiers, the youngest victims of World War II performed backbreaking labor for the German war machine and industry.

This year marks the 78th anniversary of the end of the German concentration camp for Polish children. The main ceremony took place on January 17th at the "Museum of Polish Children – Victims of Totalitarianism" in Łódź. One of the elements of the anniversary commemorations was the presentation of a postage stamp and a first-day-of-circulation envelope for the "German concentration camp for Polish children in Łódź (1942–1945)" issue. Participants included the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Professor Piotr Gliński; the Children's Rights Ombudsman, Mikołaj Pawlak; the Director of the Museum of Polish Children – Victims of Totalitarianism, Dr. Ireneusz Piotr Maj; Dr. Dariusz Rogut, Director of the Łódź Branch of the Institute of National Remembrance; and Wiesław Włodek, Vice President of the Polish Post.

" The Polish Post's philatelic issues often serve as a substitute for history lessons for future generations of Poles, and we consider participation in projects that promote knowledge about the fate of our homeland, important events, and figures, a social responsibility. The stamp and card commemorating the youngest victims of World War II are consistent with the company's mission. The Polish Post is an institution inextricably linked to the history of Poland, which is why we are determined to build and promote national historical memory through our philatelic issues, " said Wiesław Włodek, Vice President of Poczta Polska.

The design of the postage stamp of the issue "German camp for Polish children in Łódź (1942–1945)" depicts two monochromatic silhouettes of children standing behind barbed wire, symbolizing the tragic fate and suffering in camp captivity.

The Polish Post is involved in valuable historical projects. Many of them are initiated independently, collaborating with renowned historians and academic institutions. The goal of these initiatives is to convey reliable and valuable information that contributes to the development of public knowledge about national heroes and events that shaped Poland's identity.

It's worth recalling that on November 5th of last year, Poczta Polska received the golden BohaterONaim. Powstańców Warszawskich award in the Company category. This unique trophy honors individuals and institutions whose activities specifically promote knowledge of 20th-century Polish history and historical and patriotic education. BohaterONy also recognizes the implementation of the values ​​that guided the Warsaw Uprising.

About the stamp:

Author of the stamp design: Jan Konarzewski
Number of stamps: 1
Value: PLN 3.90
Circulation: 144,000 pcs.
Printing technique: offset
Stamp format: 31.25 x 43 mm
Paper: fluorescent
Sales sheet: 12 stamps
Date of introduction into circulation: December 8, 2022