Here is a unique, historical patriotic plaque, a material testament to the spirit of Solidarity and resistance of the 1980s. This small but extremely eloquent item is a handcrafted piece from the legendary Pracownia Mistrza Kilińskiego w Warszawie, which at that time was one of the important centers of independent patriotic and commemorative art.

The plaque was made using etching and copper plating on brass sheet, which gives it a characteristic, noble patina and durability. On its surface is engraved the title and a fragment of the poem „Żeby Polska była Polską” – a work by Jan Pietrzak, which became an unofficial anthem of "Solidarity" and a symbol of the desire for freedom. The dimensions of the plaque are approx. 4 x 8 cm, making it an ideal collector's item that can be displayed in a study or special showcase.

This item is much more than just a decoration. It is an authentic artifact from the period of the Polish People's Republic, created in the artistic underground or semi-underground. The Kiliński Workshop, whose name refers to a national hero, specialized in creating objects with patriotic meaning, often distributed outside of censorship. Such a plaque could have been worn as a discreet badge of belonging, kept at home as a talisman of hope, or given as an expression of resistance.

Today it is a valuable acquisition for collectors of modern history, Varsavianists, enthusiasts of „Solidarity” symbolism, and those seeking authentic souvenirs from the struggle for independence. Its historical and sentimental value far exceeds its material value. It is a piece of the Polish soul cast in brass – ideal for a collection of PRL relics, Varsaviana, or committed art.

In the photos, a critical article from Trybuna Ludu and John Paul II blessing the plaque.