15th Anniversary of the Liberation of Warsaw

Poland · 1960 · 60 gr

This stamp commemorates the 15th anniversary of the liberation of Warsaw from Nazi occupation. The design features the newly unveiled Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw, also known as the Warsaw Nike, a powerful symbol of the city's resilience and fighting spirit. The monument depicts a rising goddess of victory with a sword, representing the city's heroic struggle and eventual freedom.

Issued in 1960, this stamp reflects Poland's post-war efforts to rebuild and create a national identity under the Polish People's Republic, emphasizing the heroic narrative of its liberation during World War II.