Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature Auction Dark patina on the EM

Dark patina on the EM

A first and second war German/Austrian medal ribbon bar with six ribbons

for acts of valour in defending the borders of the Russian Empire

measuring 62 mm x 17 mm

1/17th REGt)

Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature Auction Dark patina on the EM(Krzyz Zaslugi RP). Instituted in 1923. Fullsize: in bronze, measuring 40 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: in bronze, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon. Together, extremely fine. Footnote: At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awarded to citizens who