Cross of Merit, II Class

SKU: 02.POL.0105.102.01

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  • Cross of Merit, II Class (stamped) Obverse
  • Cross of Merit, II Class (stamped) Obverse
  • Cross of Merit, II Class (stamped) Reverse
  • Cross of Merit, II Class (stamped) Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Poland
  • date of institution
    June 23, 1923
  • makers
  • remarks
    There is limited information regarding precise version dates.

History


The Cross of Merit was established by the Council of Ministers in 1923. It was renewed and modified by the Government of the Republic of Poland in exile during the Second World War and later by the Polish People’s Republic. It was officially re-instituted in the Third Polish Republic in 1992.

It is awarded to Polish civilians and military personnel as well as foreigners for exceptional service to the nation. The Cross (with swords) was added by the Government of the Republic of Poland in exile in 1942 to recognise civilians and military personnel for outstanding contributions to the nation during times of war. This version was not awarded by the Polish People’s Republic, but it is currently awarded by the Republic of Poland.

The earliest crosses from this period are stamped on the reverse with a serial number.

The II Class Cross features obverse initials that stand for “Rzeczpospolita Polska” (Republic of Poland).

There may be additional versions of the II Class Cross that differ in size, composition, and manufacturer.

The other versions are listed in the Medals & Decorations of the Polish People’s Republic (1944-1989) and the Third Polish Republic (1989-).

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Versions

  • Price

    $200 (with case of issue) USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: RP Rev: [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

    40.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    It is uncertain when or why this stamped version was discontinued.

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  • Price

    $25+ USD

  • Composition

    Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: RP

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

    Wiktor Gontarczyk, Warsaw

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $100+ USD

  • Composition

    Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: RP

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The reverse is stamped "SPINK LONDON."

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  • Price

    $120 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: RP

  • Size

    59mm x 41mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The reverse is stamped "SPINK LONDON."

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Case Of Issue

  • Price

    N/A

  • Size

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