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I am very happy that my country is not strange to you. Besides beautiful

women we have also a very interesting history. There was even time when

Poland was not on maps..it was divided by powerful superpower countries

- Germany, Austria and Russia.

However, after I World War we regained indpendence. In the history - we

have had many bad and good moments..

For example, one of the biggest battles of the Middle Ages - Grunwald

1410..It is estimated that 45 up to 70 thousand soldiers participated in

the battle.

At one side there were the Slavs - the Polish, Liev, Russian and Czech

Armies were led by the Polish king Władysław Jagiełło.

At the other side there were the Order of the Teutonic Knights and elite

troops from the entire Western Europe. They were led by the great

Tuutonic Master - Ulruch von Jungingen (died in the battle).

The battle was painted by one of the greatest Polish painters - Jan

Matejko. Very big:

http://obrazpol.com/uploads/BITWA_POD_GRUNWALDEM_O.jpg

http://www.haftix.pl/bitwa_pod_grunwaldem/.../Bitwa%205a.jpg

There was also a movie in 1960. Of course, without special effects which

we have now. If someone is interested in the history of the Middle Ages

- I sincerely recommend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ977-3FAMA...feature=related

Very sorry for this offtopic.

Very brave words

I think - You don't see medals minted for Polish king's

Something from my collection

Shooting medal Bern - Swiss

Year - 1897

Silver

Demension - 45mm

Shooting medal Bern - Swiss

Year - 1897

Bronze

Demension - 45mm

My name is Peter. I collect mainly shooting medals and thalers.

I'm from Poland.

Not so long ago I came with an idea to sell (on ebay)from time to time a medal

which I have two copies of.

This is how I met Hiho who told me about this forum. I can see that

there are a lot of coneissours of shooting medals here. I am very happy

as in my country there are little and I do not have anyone I could talk

to about my hobby.

One thing I am sorry for - my English is weak this is why my opinions

will contain a lot of mistakes. I am sorry in advance, I hope you will

forgive me.

You lost shooting medals from Austria

Its serval times more then Germany.