Miniature mountain hut from Polish soldier

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Title

Miniature mountain hut from Polish soldier

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Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

This miniature mountain hut, carved by Corporal Walczak, was presented to Peter Fraser, Prime Minister of New Zealand by the delegation of Polish Children Camp, Pahiatua. The mountain hut was a symbol of the longed for Polish thatched cottages. Under the right window is a sign, " Mountain hut in Southern Poland" and on the right side,"Wykonel Kpr. Wladyslaw Walozak". It was one of the gifts made by Polish soldiers to give to New Zealand as an expression of their heartfelt gratitude for New Ze...

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Format

Image

Date created

1946?

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/bccf49cf-2ae2-4a1c-b693-3524d4c338df

Locations

Poland

Related subjects

poland / polish army league / soldiers / war effort / women / world war two / wwii

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