Members made a unique discovery Sochaczewski Group of past Explorers. In the meadow close the economical buildings they found non-congenuous milk metallic canThat was buried in the ground.
"A breakthrough discovery"
After it was extracted, it turned out that there was a lobe of material inside. It was. banner of the 68th Wrzesiński Infantry Regiment. The material shows the number of the regiment and the eagle.
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‘This breakthrough sheds fresh light on destiny 68. Regimentwho fought heroically in the September campaign, defending the Homeland against German aggression. The regiment, originally from September, enrolled in past as an individual with a unique spirit of combat and devotion“ – employees comment Museum of the Polish Army.
‘Found flag is an highly valuable symbol of Polish opposition and integrity. His discovery is an crucial step in preserving the memory of the heroes of September 1939" – added.
The banner requires maintenance
Even though the thick tin can where the flag was hidden was stuck in wood and covered with tar, The passage of time has unfortunately not spared material that requires maintenance. The banner has already been sent to the Polish Military Museum in Warsaw. The specialists working there will effort to reconstruct his erstwhile appearance. However, the work may take respective years.
"Our specialists will immediately undertake rescue and conservation work to reconstruct the banner to its erstwhile glory" was ensured.
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Director Museum of Sochaczewski Land Field conflict of BzuraRadosław Jarosinski, however, hopes that after maintenance the flag will return to Sochaczew.
– This is an crucial find for the city associated with the fighting for Sochachevwho heroically defended himself in 1939. Everything is connected to 1 communicative – said Jakub Wojewod from the Polish Military Museum, Deputy president of the Sochaczew City Council.
History of the 68th Wrzesiński Infantry Regiment
Beginnings 68th Wrzesiński Infantry Regiment dates from January 21, 1919, erstwhile it was mentioned as the 1st Regiment of the Wielkopolska firearm Reserve. From March 15, 1919, it was named the 10th Wielkopolska firearm Regiment. The final name – the 68th Infantry Regiment, received on February 1, 1920.
May 28, 1928 in September, President of the Republic of Poland Ignacy Muscicki handed the regiment the banner, a common gift of the inhabitants of the territory of Wrzesiński, Konyński, Kolski, Płupecki and the city of Września. Chorągiew was performed by Sisters Magdalenaek in Warsaw. On the level there are, among others, coats of arms of listed region cities.
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In 1939, the regiment joined 17. Infantry Division. On 1 September, the regiment took positions in the area of Staw – Wólka. Between 2 and 3 September, the regiment moved on the Arrow – Słupca – Land – Zagórów – Trabczyn line. In the following days, he reached the group area close Łęczyca and enters the fight on the axis of Łęczyc – Friday. On 9 September evening, the regiment occupied Mount St. Margaret. On September 10 he continued to march and takes positions in Małachow.
As ordered by General Kutręba, the regiment departed towards Warsaw.
Heavy, occupied by dense casualties, 68th pp fought on 17 and 18 September in the Kamionowska Forest area. On 23 September, the remnants of the regiment broke into Warsaw and continued to fight in its defence until 28 September 1939.
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