Description: Beautiful and rare original World War I (1) Poland Cross of Merit (1st Class) with ribbon! BEAUTIFUL! Medal is in great condition for it's age! History: The Cross of Merit (or Krzyż Zasługi in Polish) is a civil state decoration of Poland established on June 23, 1923, to recognize services to the state. At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was given to citizens who went beyond the call of duty in their work for the country and society as a whole. The Order has three grades: 1. Gold Cross of Merit (Złoty Krzyż Zasługi)2. Silver Cross of Merit (Srebrny Krzyż Zasługi)3. Bronze Cross of Merit (Brązowy Krzyż Zasługi) The Cross of Merit may be awarded twice in each grade to the same person. The Cross of Merit DesignThe medal is struck in silver or bronze (the first class with red and white enamels), measures 40.5 mm (w) x 40.5 mm (h) ad weighs approximately 24 grams. The shape is a cross with sunlight rays between the arms. This medal is from the esteemed collection of Allan Zakrzewski, WWI historian, member of Cross and Cockade International and Orders and Medals Society of America. He was also a Charter member of The League of World War One Aviation Historians. In 2001, he became an editor for Over the Front quarterly magazine and while a member of the Gulf Cost Chapter of the League of WWI Aviation Historians, he earned the Thornton D. Hooper Award for Excellence for his article on "Monoplane Fighters of World War I." In 2007, he received his second Thornton D. Hooper Award for "An Evening with Rodney Williams, 17th Aero Squadron." Much of his collection is on display at the University of Texas at Dallas' Eugene McDermott Library. Medal will be well protected and shipped and wrapped. Please feel free to ask questions and make an offer! Return Policy: Authenticity is guaranteed with a 30-day full return policy. Item must be returned in it's original condition upon purchase for full money-back return. Inventory: POL 22
Price: 120 USD
Location: Loves Park, Illinois
End Time: 2024-02-20T05:08:06.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
