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Polish Post-War Ration Card for Bread, Flour, and Groats
uncommon1945-1980

Polish Post-War Ration Card for Bread, Flour, and Groats

Poland · 1946 · Ration for bread, flour, groats

A rectangular Polish ration card from June 1946, printed with text specifying allocations for bread, flour, and groats. It includes official seals and spaces for administrative details.

Issued in post-World War II Poland, this ration card highlights the severe food shortages and the government's efforts to manage essential supplies during the immediate reconstruction period. It serves as a historical artifact of daily life under austerity.

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