Meritorious Railway Worker of the Polish People's Republic

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  • Meritorious Railway Worker of the Polish People's Republic Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Poland
  • Makers
    State Mint, Warsaw
  • Composition
    Silvered/Gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: ZASŁUŻONY KOLEJARZ PRL
  • Size
    43mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Meritorious Railway Worker of the Polish People's Republic image is attributed to the Republic of Poland and is used in the public domain according to Article 4, Case 2 of the Polish Copyright Law Act of February 4, 1994. It was sourced from the Resolution of the Council of State published on November 9, 1955. See the following page for more information: http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WMP19551101447+1992%2412%2423&min=1

History


The honorary title of Meritorious Railway Worker of the Polish People's Republic was established by the Council of State in 1955. It was permanently discontinued in 1992 following the collapse of the communist regime.

It was conferred upon Polish railway workers, railway technicians and railway engineers for meritorious service. Recognised merits included long and faithful service, contributions to the reduction of traffic and fuel costs, contributions to workplace health and safety, and contributions to technological advancements in the rail industry. Recipients were entitled to a monetary award in the form of a pension increase.

The Badge features initials on the obverse that stand for "Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa" (Polish People's Republic) and an additional inscription that translates to "Meritorious Railwayman."

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