Country guide
Polish silver hallmarks
Polish silver may carry a woman’s-head control device, a numeric grade and assay-office lettering.
Distinctive marks and standards
A 3 with the Polish head device can denote 800 silver; a separate modern millesimal number states the fineness directly. The head’s orientation and surrounding letters help distinguish Polish punches from Austrian ones.
What to check next
Older objects from territories under Russian rule can use zolotnik markings such as 84. Match the national device before converting the number. Keep the maker’s initials apart from the control office letter.