Original Price $36.00 Many of the soldiers had been killed, few units nearly decimated. Conferred for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military missions overseas. On the reverse side there is an embossed stylized inscription in two lines: WOJSKO / POLSKIE. cataloguing all American military medals and ribbons. . (1) French Militaire medal. PRL Cross of Merit Silver and National Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Original 'hardware' intact. Dark blue enamelled cross within yellow enamelled border. Thehistory ofPolandspans over a thousand years and can be traced to theIron Age, when the territory was settled by various tribes including Celts,Scythians,Germanic clans,Sarmatians,Slavs,andBalts. Conferred for long service in the armed forces, police, fire service, education, justice, central or local administration; awarded for 30, 20 and 10 years of service respectively. Awarded to Polish troops taking part in assault of the famous mountain-top church defended by the German paratroopers. Some light scratches to obverse and light edge damage (around eyelet area). Center of white enamelled eagle, date to top (4.X. 4-armed cross with letters DOW to top arm, W.P. Older ribbon - appears to be a replacement. Cotton buds are easy to use and effective when it comes to cleaning tiny, narrow corners on the surface. Bahrain Order of Bahrain Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Belgium Belgian Order of Crown Medal Belgian Military Cross ; Belgian Medal of Military Merit . Number of volunteers from various countries fought during this conflict on Republican side. Rarely seen badge, worn on breast. WWII US ARMY & WORLD MILITARY MINI MEDALS LOT | Mixed lot of WWII US Army and World Military Mini Medals. 3 piece badge with center eagle, pennants center motiff attached to body with 2 rivets. The "Lockdown Files": Telegraph publish Matt Hancock's pandemic WhatsApp messages. (25% off), Sale Price $475.72 Invasion! Appears to be in Alpaca. Fabulous design, obverse featuring the industrial and religious nature of the Silesian region along with the eagle symbol and the dates of 1920 and 1921. Maker marked to nut: 'Z. Its only fitting to keep and preserve them as well as you can so that you can proudly look back at your accomplishments. It is one of the oldest decorations for valor in the world. It is the only book of its kind in the world in the English language on Polish decorations. Hard to find in such condition and with original nut. It is not entirely clear if these were indeed issued with the ribbon, likely not. - 1 Drappello Automobilistico 35mm dia. Her . Enamelled Polish Air Force symbol (white and red) in form of the checkerboard within laurel wreath to obverse. Full inscriptions to reverse. 54.5mm x 36mm. Fitted with proper replacement ribbon. Decoration of Honor "For Merit In Actions Outside the Republic of Poland". Includes a 3 Place Ribbon Bar with 2 European Theater Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars and Victory Medal Ribbon, a Single Ribbon Bar Army of Good Conduct Medal with a Medal as issued with the Medal, Army Good Conduct Lapel Pin . Before you start cleaning your medal, you need to remove the ribbon thats attached to it. $18.00, $36.00 Download this stock image: Chicago coin and antiques dealer Harlan Berk, accompanied by Chicago FBI Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Michael Kosanovich, speaks at a news conference Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in Chicago as more than 120 stolen artifacts missing for decades including letters with the signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and American Revolution hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko . Other orders in the order they were received. Item # Pol-110 *SOLD*, Gold Merit Cross with Swords. Very nice condition (shows age), enamels intact. Considered rare. Ministry of Defence award since 2008. Good details. Original fastener, badge lightly vaulted. Guardian Medal of the Places of National Remembrance, Special merits in promoting the idea of national memory and the distinctive activities of the commemoration of struggle and martyrdom of the Polish Nation. Much harder to find then medal above, quality is also considerably better. They commemorate your most illustrious achievements during your time of service. Peace dove flying above. - Plot. Rare badge in any case. Item # Pol-29 *SOLD*, NEW!Medal for the 10th anniversary of restoring independence. The medal is suspended from a ribbon 38mm wide. To maintain regular temperatures, store your medals in a cardboard box. Medal in bronze, 28.2mm in diameter. Enamels are OK, some cracking to center white but no chips. When Chang controlled Tientsin and Beijing between 1926 and 1928, the Tientsin Mint struck four silver dollars, two copper patterns for 20 Yuan and 40 Yuan gold coins and this exceedingly rare 50 Yuan gold piece. Set 2 pcs Polish military medals. Would make for great addition to your Polish medals collection. Great condition. impressed to reverse. Serial number is pretty easy to follow. Extremely rare item. Bid Live on Lot 164 in the Original Badges, Medals, Head-Dress & Uniforms, German etc. Established in 1938 (first awards of the bronze medals took place May 5th 1938, silver medals in 1939). Item #Pol-37 *SOLD*, Independence Medal. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. 49mm x 44mm. 35mm diameter. In the center of the cross there is a silver eagle with the sign of the Ministry of National Defense. Ribbon shows age and wear, pulls and slight damages to the white edge stripes etc. Instituted in 1930. Do the same with the clasp if your medal has one, Let he that is without Ammo cast the first Stone. Merit cross with swords in 1st class (gold) was scarcely awarded but no exact numbers can be verified (except those pertaining to some Polish units after 1942). Most often, medals are made of silver, gold, or are gold-plated. Very good condition, light tarnish. Deeply vaulted badge. Pendowski, Poznan'. Unnumbered (proper). Item # Rdc-51 *SOLD*, Super rare 1915 Polish Commemorative badge of the Men and Ladies Association of the Red Cross of Galicia (southeast part of Poland). Medal Cleaning Product Description 2.50 Our team of medal specialists can clean your full size or miniature medals using a variety of techniques. Between 1912-19, a number of smaller organizations with similar goals to the RC were formed. These were made in the Moscow National mint. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. . You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. During the Second World War the Poles had their forces partly in the West and partly in the Soviet Union. Most of these decorations ceased to be awarded; some were awarded before the World War II only, and some in the People's Republic of Poland only; order of some of them was changed by law. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. National Defense Medal-goldplated (French language "Mdaille de la Dfense nationale") 1st class with a bar, two French military badges with red and blue enamels and polish medal. 35mm in diameter. Not much is known about the regiment. 37.5mm x 37.8mm. National mint. Shows age and wear. This is a relatively unknown medal and it took us 'forever' to find it in reference books (S. Oberleitner, 1st part - page 279/280). Set 2 pcs Polish military medals. Awarded for struggle for independence in 1939-1956 period. Item # Pol-11. One of the rarest issues of this interesting award as the Polish National eagle is crowned. Center of fleur-de-lis imposed upon red enamel disk, surrounded by gilt wreath. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Silvered bronze. Original ribbon, suspension clasp and chain pin for fastening. Fantastic eagle affixed to the cross. Please note that Photograph linked above has unrestricted use. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. 'There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe a Princess Coronation locomotive in full cry. Obverse containing an arm holding raised sword within laurel wreath. Good condition. Advertisements Polish Army Ranks Ordered Lowest-to-Highest Grade Abbr Title Eqvl OR-1 szer. Hungary: 1964-65 Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for 15 Years Add to Cart. Showing wear and age, some minor scratches. High relief and great detail. Very well detailed badge. Awarded to French military personnel for . Ribbons are made from fabric that doesnt do well with too much heat and dry conditions. The above post may contain words & attitudes that were a product of their time. Use a vacuum cleaner to dust off your military ribbons. Obverse featuring 3 serpents being pierced with swords. Rome against the Cimbri 113 - 101 BC. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Nice original. Majority of original gilt remains although darkened with age. Przemysl aside from its location was (is) a very old city, rich with culture and many old buildings, hence it was vital to defend it successfully from social and military standpoint. Item # Pol-38*SOLD*, Headquarters Polish Army East. - 45 Sezione Sussistenza, Overall, very interesting medal. Modelling Forum - Military & non military models. Shows hand finished edges (as expected with early crosses). The QGJ medal to cite as an example looks rather cheap and nasty next to the CSM. The reverse is plain aside for a two line inscription "WOJSKO POLSKIE" (Polish Army). 35mm dia. Diamond shaped badge with red enamelled border, crossed swords. 35mm diameter. Regulationamaranth ribbon of 40mm with 3mm light blue stripes to edges. Bestowed for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service. For intricate crevices, avoid wipes and use cotton buds or cotton swabs. Carefully detach the ribbon. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Currently recognized state awards subject to order of precedence, Za Udzia w Walkach w Obronie Wadzy Ludowej, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Orders, decorations, and medals of Poland, Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, Order of Merit of the People's Republic of Poland, Medal of the 30th Anniversary of People's Poland, Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland, Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland, Regulation of the Polish President of 10 November 1992 on the description, material, dimensions of Designs and how to wear badges and circumstances of decoration, Regulation of the Polish President on 31 July 2007 amending the Regulation on the description, material, dimensions, designs, drawings and how to wear badges and the circumstances of orders and decorations, Regulation of the Polish President on 15 November 2010 amending the Regulation on the description, material, dimensions, designs, drawings and how to wear badges and the circumstances of orders and decorations. Wesolowski book Fig.483 (note that originals did not have green enamels as specified by Mr. Wesolowski). Awarded to members of some 40 firefighter units operating in the Cieszyn region in Silesia. 885 (note Wesolowski is listing 45mm - it had to be private purchase as all others we examined in the past along with 3 in our collection are 36-38mm). Leave them witht he tarnish on if you want. Enamels intact (one tiny chip beneath the suspension eye). Initial order is said have arrived on April 14, 1921. Poland's highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. You are using an out of date browser. If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probablly havent understood the seriousness of the situation. Masking tape prevents polish from getting on the ribbon. Starszy kapral First Corporal OR-4 plut. Niemczyk, Sukiennice 10 Krakow'. Conferred for long service in the armed forces, police, fire service, education, justice, central or local administration; awarded for 30, 20 and 10 years of service respectively. However, item offered here came from the family of a participant (he was in the 135 Infantry Regiment) who was said to wear it on his medal bar (WW1 and long with the long service medals). There were only few semi-organized units eligible for wear of this badge, so one may consider it quite rare. Until 1923, some 1230 foreigners (book figure) were given the Cross of Valour 1920, mostly the French (president Raymond Poincare amongst the most distinguished), Belgians, Italians, Americans and the British. Badge in bronze, based upon 5 point star is a laurel wreath containing picture of the city with its coat of arms to top and dates below. Gilding to #33 and crossed cannons still good. Would make for a real 'gem' in anyone's collection. A tailor gave me that top-tip and it's all I've used for the last 5 years. Very good condition. English made, most likely by Spink. Awarded to military personnel for actions in peacetime. Crisp details. Appears to be either French or English production during WW2. Original Price $24.93 I cannot believe there is such a thing as a soldier who doesn't know how to polish something. If you should have any questions regarding your Bronze Star and how we can help you preserve or restore your service medal, give us a call at 1-800-308-0849. These creatures represent the 3 major enemies of the country (Russia, Germany and Austria). "CENTCOM members earn Polish Armed Forces honors", "Questionnaire for Completion by Presidential Appointees", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polish_Army_Medal&oldid=1128569245. Very good quality. "if you can't take a joke you shouldn't have joined!". Nut marked by maker (J. Chylinski Warszawa). Item # Ita-379 *SOLD*, Polish National Railroad Emergency, Sanitary Services and Rescue badge - Lwow. Unaltered suspension. Skip to main content. Original ribbon. Such awards were mostly presented for the 1920 Polish-Soviet conflict, Polish-Ukrainian war 1919-1920; also soldiers of the Great War (WW1) - mainly Polish "Legions" in Austro-Hungary, Russia and in France. Please note the Mr. Wesolowski's book lists a wrong size for this type as it was 42-44mm (not 46mm as stated there). Not numbered (this is proper) Item # Pol-12 *SOLD*, Air Force medal. Awarded to foreigners for contributing to good foreign relations. For those who keep remembrance about people of Polish nationality or Polish citizens of other nationalities who are victims of Soviet crimes, Nazi German crimes, nationalist crimes or other crimes against peace, humanity or war crimes, in the period from November 8, 1917, until July 31, 1990.