Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude 56 mm x 94 mm)

56 mm x 94 mm)

and is commemorated on page 257 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance

he was killed in action on 8 October 1916 during the battles of Regina Trench and Ancre Heights

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Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude 56 mm x 94 mm)(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