Following the German occupation of Poland, Nazi authorities conscripted millions of Poles for forced labor in Germany. There they were subjected to discriminatory policies, including the mandatory wearing of a small yellow patch with a purple P (Pole) on their clothing. Eugeniusz Wojtas wore the badge from fall 1940 until April 1945.
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