Commemorative Medal for Overseas Missions These creatures represent the 3 major enemies of the country (Russia, Germany and Austria). *SOLD*, Prisoner's of War in Hungary (1918) badge, commonly known as 'Rarancza'. Full inscriptions to reverse. Nicely toned with age, ribbon lightly faded. Obverse containing an arm holding raised sword within laurel wreath. Shows age, no damage. These creatures represent the 3 major enemies of the country (Russia, Germany and Austria). offering polish medals,badges and decorations. Use a soft cotton cloth to wipe your medal clean. Awarded for military and state sanctioned branches of civil service, e.g. Rarely seen badge, worn on breast. Peace dove flying above. Original Price $4.23 Number of white enamel cracks and some fixed areas. This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 20:52. For Polish citizens who contributed to the regaining or strengthening of the sovereignty of the Republic of Poland, including, in particular, the building of a Polish citizens' community and a sense of national identity, development of science, praising the good name of Poland through culture and art, social development and strengthening ties with Poles abroad and building the economic prosperity of the state. 34.5mm diameter. Commonwealth, Allied, American and Polish cap badges, medals and patches Hannahs Reich: WW2 & WW1 Militaria with a main interest in the Third Reich and SS Heijboer Militaria: We sell items from the Second World War, from 1939 to . Presented to Polish military personnel and civilian employees for meritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country. Highest civil decoration of the People's Republic of Poland. Austrian empire was one of the Partitioning powers that sliced off various parts of Poland back in XVIII century until it was gone from the map of Europe (Prussia and Russia were other two). Designer's name to obverse. All Internet links/videos/pictures in here ONLY, Optical equipment repair and refurbishment as a hobby. Item # Pol-94 *SOLD*, Polish Army in England, cap badge by J.R. Gaunt, London. According to award document (not included with item) such badges were given for bravery and faithful service to fatherland during defence of Lwow (major city in Eastern Poland) and the region during War with Ukraine 1918/1919. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. (Poland was divided between the German, Austrian and Russian Empires.) Very interesting variety. Don't miss this one! Extremely rare badges as numbers made were miniscule. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Award number 55 646 (struck to top of reverse). Item # Pol-10 *SOLD*, Cross of Valor 1939 type. When looking at the Polish medals for the Second World War, we can see four different periods. Medal instituted in 1928. In the center is a half white and half red stripe. It was part of the underground organization just before war ended. The above post may contain words & attitudes that were a product of their time. Order/ribbon in excellent condition; case showing age and few dark spots. Shows much age and wear, no real damage though. Item # Pol-88. Item # Pol-9 *SOLD*, WW2 Commemorative badge of 2nd Artillery Group (Polish Armed Forces in the West). 43mm x 35mm. 1st type of the badge (as authorized in 1921). Polish Armed Forces in the West Military Action Cross: Auschwitz Cross: Medal for the War of 1939: Silesian Uprising Cross: Great Poland Uprising Cross: Click here for more ribbons: In addition, dab a couple of drops of hand sanitizer on a soft cloth and wipe the surface of the metal with a slow and light motion. 2nd issue, made by J. Knedler. Darkened bronze. This series was made between 1921-1922 and finished with the award number 59 999. This obscure women's organization was founded by Helena Paderewska on October 31, 1917 and served in France during the Great War providing aid and hospital services to Gen.Haller's soldiers (and others as well). Part for TT-33: Tokarev magazine latch with spring and lock. Austrian maker (how interesting), 'Geb. Otherwise very nice. All insignia from this regiment are very hard to find. Awarded to those who participated in activities to restore independence. Bahrain Order of Bahrain Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Belgium Belgian Order of Crown Medal Belgian Military Cross ; Belgian Medal of Military Merit . 35mm. Her . Guaranteed original. Silvered bronze, light wear. Even polythene or cling wrap will help. Very rare piece to be found outside of Poland. Military medals are made out of different types of metals. It is guessed that firm of B. Herseg in Warsaw made these combined ribbons (some of the edge stripes differ in width along with base ribbon as well). 39mm x 39.5mm. Those of you without chests can draw one from stores. Awarded to members of anti-communist opposition movement in. JavaScript is disabled. Tarnished with age, some verdigris. Third type followed with different colors to pennant). - Plot. Presented to Polish military personnel and civilian employees for meritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country. BUSZEK, L .. 3013 (serial numbers impressed). For those who keep remembrance about people of Polish nationality or Polish citizens of other nationalities who are victims of Soviet crimes, Nazi German crimes, nationalist crimes or other crimes against peace, humanity or war crimes, in the period from November 8, 1917, until July 31, 1990. Nut marked by maker: St. Ziemski, Warszawa. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? 16mm x 49mm. Enamelled Polish Air Force symbol (white and red) in form of the checkerboard within laurel wreath to obverse. Polish Orders,Medals, Badges and Insignia, 1705-1985 consists of over 1380 photos of almost all Polish civilian and military decorations many are in color. Die-struck in bronze. Reverse with laurel branch and Roman numeral X. For activities aiming at strengthening of the position of Poland on the international arena. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for POLAND / POLISH ARMY WAR MEDALS X 4 at the best online prices at eBay! 1240). Cross 51mm wide. Guaranteed original. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Shows hand finished edges (as expected with early crosses). US$45.00 Add to Basket Poland Badge of the Brotherhood at Arms 1975 1991 POLAND: Badge of Brotherhood at Arms. Masking tape prevents polish from getting on the ribbon. I believe all are scarce as few were issued and many had been destroyed during the wars. Complete with an old (lightly soiled) ribbon in the Silesian colours. Really neat piece, would make splendid addition to any serious Kappenabzeichen collection. Item # Pol-92. Initial order is said have arrived on April 14, 1921. Great details to all. Most often, medals are made of silver, gold, or are gold-plated. Wrap them with a soft cloth and store them away from sunlight. The VIRTUTI MILITARI is functional equivalent to the American Medal of Honor, the German Pour le Mrite, or the British Victoria Cross, being the highest purely military award for gallantry. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Before the Second World War, until the German occupation, we have the Second Polish Republic. This is not mine -- it came from a previous thread -- but apparently a pencil eraser does the trick. There are a total of [ 28 ] Active Polish Army Vehicles & Artillery (2023) entries in the Military Factory. Background Information. On the obverse is a red enameled cross patte with concave arm bases. Item # Pol-32 *SOLD*, Medal for long service, 20 years. If you simply leave them lying around, sulfur mixes with the metal and produces tarnish, rust, and other substances that lead to degradation. Great details to eagle. Shows age and some edge imperfections. $882.42, $928.86 Guaranteed original. For Polish military personnel awarded for long service in the Polish armed forces. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. Try not to rub the rusted metal too hard or scrub it vigorously. police. Very nice. Item # Pol-46 *SOLD*, WW2 badge of the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment. WW2 type in silver gilt. (Will not be published) Shows spotty darkening, but overall great condition. Great details. Hopes invested in the new Czar, Alexander II., labelled a liberal, regarding a liberalization of the Russian administration in Poland, were soon disappointed. U.S. National Archives Local Identifier:165-WW-578B(2). Rare and wonderful badge. Orders, decorations, and medals of Poland, Currently recognized state awards subject to order of precedence, Medal of the Centenary of Regained Independence, Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, Krzy na lskiej Wstdze Walecznoci i Zasugi, Order of Merit of the People's Republic of Poland, Za Udzia w Walkach w Obronie Wadzy Ludowej, Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland, Medal of the 30th Anniversary of People's Poland, Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland, Regulation of the Polish President of 10 November 1992 on the description, material, dimensions of Designs and how to wear badges and circumstances of decoration, Regulation of the Polish President on 31 July 2007 amending the Regulation on the description, material, dimensions, designs, drawings and how to wear badges and the circumstances of orders and decorations, Regulation of the Polish President on 15 November 2010 amending the Regulation on the description, material, dimensions, designs, drawings and how to wear badges and the circumstances of orders and decorations, Cross of Merit of the Army of Central Lithuania, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Poland&oldid=1132692635, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Over time, these metals can rust and become discolored. I just used some metal (silver) polish, it did the trick. Established in 1938 (first awards of the bronze medals took place May 5th 1938, silver medals in 1939). Awarded for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct fight, as well as for merit rendered in perilous circumstances. Today is the day of memory of Vasily Margelov.<br> <br>Vasily Filippovich Margelov (27.12.1908 - 4.03.1990) - Soviet military leader, commander of the Airborne Forces in 1954-1959 and 1961-1979, army general, Hero of the Soviet Union, laureate of the State Prize of the USSR, candidate of military sciences. Awards often were accompanied by the small document but often the numbers on the document did not correspond to impressed issue crosses (especially in 1920-21 period). It shouldnt need cleaning, just like any other gold plated metal.
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