Cross of Merit for Bravery
The Cross of Merit for Bravery (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 World War II and was not recognized by the post-war government.
Cross of Merit for Bravery
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- Cross of Merit for Bravery
- Period
- 1928
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- Poland
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The Cross of Merit for Bravery (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 World War II and was not recognized by the post-war government.
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On 16 October 1992 the medal was reintroduced and is currently awarded to police officers, firefighters, and several military and civilian agencies involved in intelligence or security. The obverse bears the words "Za Dzielność" (Polish: For Bravery) and the letters RP for Republic of Poland.
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• Name — Cross of Merit for Bravery • Presenter — the President of Poland • Type — Single grade medal • Eligibility — Personnel in the military or certain civilian agencies • Awarded For — Selfless bravery in the defense of law, national borders, and the life and property of citizens in especially difficult circumstances • Status — Currently awarded • Established — 7 March 1928 • Higher — Military Cross • Lower — Cross of Merit with Swords • Image2 — * Illustration — ribbon bar (first version) • Illustration — ribbon bar (current version) • Caption2 — ribbon bars (left: first version) (right: current version)
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Great merit triumphant over scandalous invectives: or, the characters of two of the most eminent Lord Chancellors, That ever filled that High Station, Cleared From the unjust Reflections, lately published in a Weekly Paper, and one of the Magazines. Established or created on 7 March 1928. Recorded as courage award. Associated with Poland. Situated in Poland.
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1928
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1928
Cross of Merit for Bravery was established or created on 7 March 1928.
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