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Positioned on the wall of
Earlsferry Town Hall, the tableau was unveiled in June 1943.
The work was the creation of
the Polish lady artist Zofia Kruszelnicka and Captain Tadeusz Sieczkowski -
adjutant to Colonel Jan Kaminski, commander of the Polish paratroopers
garrison in Elie and Earlsferry.
(Above information kindly
supplied by Mr T S Roy (Captain Tadeusz Rojewski) of Lundon Links)
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In
Earlsferry High Street on a wall of a building there is a metal tableau given
by the Polish paratroopers. It is inscribed: Polish Paratroops to the
Royal Burgh of Elie & Earlsferry as a token of friendship and gratitude.
1940 -1943
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In October 1940 the 4th Cadre
Rifle Brigade which was later renamed the 1st Parachute Brigade moved to this
area of Fife. Its commander was Col Stanislaw Sosabowski.
The brigade's name was later
changed to the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade.
Intended to be used in
Poland, the brigade however landed in the Arnhem area in September 1944
where it participated in this famous battle.
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For other Polonica in
Scotland connected with the Polish paratroopers visit Falkland Palace and
Leven where a Memorial Pillar was erected post-war.
See also St Andrews, Fife
(post-war)
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Tactical symbol of the 1st
Independent Polish Parachute Brigade
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4 Colours Leven
On the 23rd September 1943,
the anniversary of the formation of the brigade, Lady Wemyss presented
the brigade with a standard - a gift from the Scottish ladies of Fife.
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