Kopalnia Thorez Dzień Górnika Commemorative Plate

This is a vintage Polish decorative porcelain plate commemorating 'Dzień Górnika' (Miner's Day) on December 4, 1961. The plate was specifically produced for the 'Thorez' Coal Mine (formerly known as 'Julia') located in Wałbrzych, Poland. During this era, such items were commonly commissioned as gifts for workers or officials to celebrate the mining industry's significance in the Polish People's Republic.

While the specific porcelain kiln is not visible on the front, these souvenir plates from the Wałbrzych region were typically manufactured by renowned local factories like Krzysztof (Wawel) or Książ. The 'Thorez' mine itself was state-owned during the time of production. Today, the mine site has been preserved as a Science and Art Center called 'Stara Kopalnia', while the porcelain industry in the region has undergone significant privatization or closure over the decades.