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Polish Pre WW2 Military Motorcycle License Plate (Białystok District)
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License plate made of steel sheet, rectangular in shape with rounded upper corners. The plate is double-sided, painted black with white identification numbers.
On both sides, the identification number W 24-851 is painted in white, with a red manufacturer’s stamp in the center. This plate was used on the front of military motorcycles of the Polish Army from 1937 to 1939. A rare and unique item. Overall condition as shown in the pictures.
In 1937, the Minister of Communication, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister of Military Affairs issued a regulation changing the license plates for all motor vehicles, including military ones. The front motorcycle license plate was reduced in size and given the format seen in the picture. In literature and military photographs, we can observe that the letter W appears everywhere, marking the plate as assigned to the military resources of the Polish Army. This designation was exclusive to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
The numbering and combination of digits on the registration plate were assigned to specific regional areas. This particular plate belongs to the Białystok district.
The number combination ranged from 20,000 to 24,999, encompassing both military and civilian vehicle registration numbers.
Dimensions: approximately 6.5 cm x 27 cm.
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License plate made of steel sheet, rectangular in shape with rounded upper corners. The plate is double-sided, painted black with white identification numbers.
On both sides, the identification number W 24-851 is painted in white, with a red manufacturer’s stamp in the center. This plate was used on the front of military motorcycles of the Polish Army from 1937 to 1939. A rare and unique item. Overall condition as shown in the pictures.
In 1937, the Minister of Communication, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister of Military Affairs issued a regulation changing the license plates for all motor vehicles, including military ones. The front motorcycle license plate was reduced in size and given the format seen in the picture. In literature and military photographs, we can observe that the letter W appears everywhere, marking the plate as assigned to the military resources of the Polish Army. This designation was exclusive to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
The numbering and combination of digits on the registration plate were assigned to specific regional areas. This particular plate belongs to the Białystok district.
The number combination ranged from 20,000 to 24,999, encompassing both military and civilian vehicle registration numbers.
Dimensions: approximately 6.5 cm x 27 cm.
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35 Erazma Ciołka St.
Warsaw
01-445
Poland
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The Auction House may ship or transport the Object(s) on behalf of the Buyer at the Buyer's risk, to the address indicated by the Buyer. Auction House will make every effort to ensure that the Object(s) is duly protected for the duration of transport, but will not be held liable for damage to or loss of the Object(s) resulting from transport or shipment. The cost of shipping or transport as determined by the Auction House will be paid in advance by the Buyer.
Collection of the Object(s) should take place within 21 working days (7 days for Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction. After this deadline, the Auction House transports all sold Object(s)s to the warehouse and the Buyer will be charged with the costs of transport and storage.
After the expiry of 21 working days (7 days in the case of Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction, the risk of loss and damage to the unclaimed Object(s) shall pass to the Buyer and the Auction House shall be relieved of further insurance liability of the Object(s).
The amount of storage and transport charges will depend on the warehouse operator and the type and size of the Facility. Acceptance of these rules is tantamount to acceptance of the rules of the storage company. In case of storage of an Object(s) in the premises of the Auction House, the Auction House is not responsible for damage and condition of the Object(s) and may charge a daily storage fee of 10.00 PLN per Object(s), or 50.00 PLN per Oversize e Object(s).
