Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction 1946 for actions taken during

1946 for actions taken during the war

along with a double-looped ring for ribbon suspension

5 mm inclusive of its eagle insignia suspension

Basic Pilot

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction 1946 for actions taken during""Sbebrny Krzyz Zaslugi"". Instituted in 1923. Type I. In silver with red and white enamels, number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked ""SREBRNY KRZYZ ZASLUGI"" on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and awarded for outstanding public and