Vintage portrait of a Polish soldier Marian Rudnicki holding a sword, aged 22 years old in pre-war 2, Poland 1937

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Called up for service with the Polish Army, He took part in the campaign in Poland, Then prisoner of war in USSR. Released on amnesty, joined Polish Armed Forces being formed in Persia, Middle East, Posted to the 1st Polish Lancers Regiment, served in the Middle East (1942-1944 and in Italy (1944--1946) where he was awarded the Cross for Valor (Polish)

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Size: 3519px × 5415px
Location: Poland 1937
Photo credit: © kimber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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