Poland 1964, 10th Anniversary of the Return of the Wawel Treasures

Poland · 1964 · 60 gr

This stamp features a detail from a 16th-century Flemish tapestry depicting a satyr with a flute, part of the famed Wawel Treasures. The design highlights the intricate artistry of the tapestries, which are a cornerstone of Poland's national heritage. The stamp was issued as part of a series celebrating the treasures' return to Poland.

Issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the return of the Wawel Treasures from Canada, where they were safeguarded during World War II. Their repatriation was a significant cultural and political event for post-war Poland.