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The Cross of Merit (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi) is a Polish civil state decoration established on 23 June 1923, to recognize services to the state. [1] History.
Gold Cross of Merit Złoty Krzyż Zasługi: Civil state award established to recognize services to the state. 1923 Silver Cross of Merit with Swords Srebrny Krzyż Zasługi z Mieczami: Awarded for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct fight, as well as for merit rendered in perilous circumstances. 1942 Silver Cross of Merit
Sir Edmund Hillary wearing the Commander's Cross in 2004. The order was established by an act of 10 April 1974, as the Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic (Order Zasługi Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej). [2]
The Cross of Merit with Swords (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi z Mieczami) is a Polish military award established October 19, 1942, by the Polish Government in Exile.
The Cross of Merit for Bravery (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi za Dzielność) is a Polish medal awarded for selfless bravery in the defense of law, national borders, and the life and property of citizens in especially difficult circumstances. It was established on 7 March 1928 as a military grade of the Cross of Merit. The medal was awarded until ...
This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Cross of Merit (Poland). It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all recipients. The main article for this category is Cross of Merit (Poland) .
It is a massive Greek cross, in bronze for the Military Cross of Merit, in silver for the two other crosses. The center of the crosses is as follows: Military Cross of Merit: an eagle sitting on a sword; Navy Cross of Merit: an armed hand (the symbol of the Polish Navy); Air Force Cross of Merit: the Polish Air Force checkerboard.
The Military Cross was established by the Law of 14 June 2007, which amended the Act of 16 October 1992, concerning medals and decorations. This law saw the creation of the Military Cross along with the Military Cross of Merit, Navy Cross of Merit, Air Force Cross of Merit and the Medal for Long Service. The change was implemented on 9 October ...