Pre-WW2 – Polish Army Military Poster

A poster from the inter-war period depicting “Signs of the Polish Army Rankings”. The board shows the Polish military ranks on caps and shoulder straps of all infantry units, school units and veteran units. Also emblems for the sleeve of air, balloon and armored forces, and individual markings of regiments on shoulder-straps.

The poster was designed by Kazimierz Sejda, a well-known author of the novel “C.K Deserters”, later insurget of the Warsaw Uprising. Made in the years 1927-1936, there are visible changes to comply with the regulations, for example, the outline of the “Podhalański” troops rogatywka of wz.27 (with a specific long peak) is corrected on the visor to suit the wz.36 regulations. Published by the Officer’s Maneuver Battalion Library. On the reverse the stamped “Exlibris Staromieście”. Good condition, colors are vivid and transparent. The poster has been folded, which causes some cracks and in paper. Some of the edges have minor damage in the form of tears and cavities. Currently, the poster is framed in a modern frame, which is perfectly suitable for display.