by Marek Błuś

Three passenger steamers flying the Polish flag between 1930 and 1946 had a 'lofty' nickname: Princess Dagmar's Jewels.

Lately, this trio has appeared in the Polish Transatlantic Liners stamp series, presenting us with a juicy opportunity to recall the story behind the mysterious soubriquet.

Equally important: is there a kernel of truth in it, or is it just a marketing stunt?

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