Auschwitz Item Help Please

[Chris Lee]

Guys,
I came across this in my odds and ends case and really have no idea what it is. Might anyone have any info on this and also what value this might have?
Thanks

[Chris Lee]

Auschwitz

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[Chris Lee]

Auschwitz

Silver mark?

[bertastan]

Chris
I do not know the value but the person is Saint Father Maximilian Kolb here is a link about him. Hope this helps somewhat.
Stan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_Kolbe

[Chris Lee]

Auschwitz

Stan,
Thank you so much for the link. An absolutely incredible story of an incredible man.
Thank you again.

[Chris Lee]

Auschwitz

Anyone have any other info about this piece?

[crowback]

Aus

Most certainly a commemorative piece. Can our Polish members translate ?

[Gregory Koepp]

They made these to sell to survivors and family or anyone in interested. They made all kinds for different camps and well known men/women, some are pretty rare and some expensive. Most sell for around $40.00-$80.00, but have seen some sell for well over $300.00, I don't know about this one but I own quite a few of these and they are made well and all maker marked.

Most are really detailed and interesting, you'll find some cased, I've paid around $200.00 for one of mine. If your into camp items these fit right in!

here's one I own.

greg koepp

[cysior]

Can our Polish members translate ?

"He gave his life from love to people in Auschwitz concentration camp on 08.14.1941" (16670 was his Auschwitz number)