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Germany Pomorze Pomorania (sic) Prisoner of War Camp (OFlag II-C) 25 Fenigow 10.2.1943 Campbell 3776. This POW camp for Polish officers was situated one kilometer from Woldenberg. The 25 Fenigow was the only denomination with the 1943 date issued by this camp. The POWs were granted permission by their German captors to stage an unofficial POW Olympics from July 23 to August 13, 1944. An Olympic Flag made with a bed sheet and pieces of colored scarves was raised over the camp. This competition has been considered to be a demonstration of the Olympic spirit that transcended the war. PCGS Apparent Extremely Fine 40, mounting residue on the back.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD
Germany Pomorze Pomorania (sic) Prisoner of War Camp (OFlag II-C) 25 Fenigow 10.2.1943 Campbell 3776. This POW camp for Polish officers was situated one kilometer from Woldenberg. The 25 Fenigow was the only denomination with the 1943 date issued by this camp. The POWs were granted permission by their German captors to stage an unofficial POW Olympics from July 23 to August 13, 1944. An Olympic Flag made with a bed sheet and pieces of colored scarves was raised over the camp. This competition has been considered to be a demonstration of the Olympic spirit that transcended the war. PCGS Apparent Extremely Fine 40, mounting residue on the back.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD