The linear thread pattern was poorly constructed and fractured easily (this was a common factor to most of firm's ribbons of the period as supplied on many decorations of various countries). To maintain regular temperatures, store your medals in a cardboard box. There were the British, French and the Italian units present. With the right solvents and cleaning techniques, you can preserve your medals and have them looking as good as new for the years to come. Medal is guaranteed original, period issue. 885 (note Wesolowski is listing 45mm - it had to be private purchase as all others we examined in the past along with 3 in our collection are 36-38mm). Combat decoration, conferred to a military, irrespective of rank and service for combat valor against an act of terror in the territory of Poland or while on a mission of the Armed Forces overseas. Very good condition, enamels intact. In some rare cases these were also issued for War against Soviets in 1920. Many of the soldiers had been killed, few units nearly decimated. Among the numerous medals and awards covered by the guide are the: Victoria Cross (VC) Distinguished Service Order (DSO) Military Cross (MC) Military Medal (MM) Mention in Dispatches. We shall never see their like again'. Enamels intact. Initials "JH" beneath. DAONPHARI Military Fighter Alloy Die Cast Model, 1/48 Scale Polish Air Force MIG-29 Fighter Model, Adult Toys And Decorations Collection: The light meter model is a finished product without installation. All Rights Reserved. (2) Mini Polish medals. Silvered bronze. Would make for great addition to your Polish medals collection. Item # Pol-38*SOLD*, Headquarters Polish Army East. Wrap them with a soft cloth and store them away from sunlight. Conferred for long service in the armed forces, police, fire service, education, justice, central or local administration; awarded for 30, 20 and 10 years of service respectively. Very good condition. Bronze and enamels. All original including thread post and nut fastener. Darkened bronze. Officially numbered on the reverse: 12202 - cleanly impressed as it was proper with these (first series award crosses). Civil state award established to recognize services to the state. Over time, these metals can rust and become discolored. In the center of the cross there is a silver eagle with the sign of the Ministry of National Defense. 26mm x 25.7mm. 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. Original ribbon faded to front. (20% off), Sale Price $18.00 3 part construction. 35mm. Before the Second World War, until the German occupation, we have the Second Polish Republic. i use silver dip on a cotton bud. There were only approximately 1200 of these awarded, making it a pretty tough find. Shows age and normal wear. Item # Pol-47 *SOLD*, Silesian (Cieszyn) medal. 36mm in diameter. Ribbon shows age and wear, pulls and slight damages to the white edge stripes etc. When left untouched over long periods of time, medals attract dust, grime, and begin to rust. (Poland was divided between the German, Austrian and Russian Empires.) Hard to find in such condition and with original nut. 21 Feb 2013 #13. Very nice. Remembered Today: 8555 Company Serjeant Major Alfred REDFERN Distinguished Conduct Medal 1st Bn. Showing age and wear, some under-enamel cracking on right and bottom arms but none chipped. Tarnished with age, some verdigris. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. $3.38, $4.23 Item # Pol-27 *SOLD*, Commemorative badge of 2nd assembly/meeting of former Legionnaires. In 1914 groups associated with main cities had been organized in Krakow, Lwow and Warsaw (under the Russian authority). Ref. Few that remain are rarely up for sale. A series of invasions and partitions of Polish territory followed in the 18th century,carried out by theRussian Empire, theKingdom of Prussia, and theHabsburg Monarchy. Medal in bronze with Silesian eagle, writing: 'Slask prastara ziemia Polska' to edges of obverse. $18.00, $36.00 Item # Pol-81 *SOLD*, Badge of a 1st Legion, Heavy Artillery Regiment. Hard to find. Old screw for fastening. Maker marked to nut: 'Z. (5% off), Sale Price $329.99 All original. Badge lightly vaulted. You are using an out of date browser. Great design. Use a vacuum cleaner to dust off your military ribbons. Shows age and wear, no damage to enamel. Nut marked by maker (J. Chylinski Warszawa). Rare variation with attribution to 15th anniversary of organizing the Army (this area on the reverse is normally blank). The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Shows spotty darkening, but overall great condition. Austrian Blood Donation Medal (Silver) Military Recognition Medal of Austrian Armed . Austrian Occupational authorities agreed to allow forming of the 'Polish Samaritan' group. Guaranteed original. Awarded to foreigners for contributing to good foreign relations. I then use a yellow duster to remove the majority of the remains of the Silvo, and then finish off with a small ball of cotton wool. Use a soft cotton cloth to wipe your medal clean. Viral Polish media video appears to show Ukrainian President's 'clone' . The Polish Army Medal ( Polish: Medal Wojska Polskiego) was established by Poland on 3 September 1999 to recognize service to the Polish Army by foreign civilians and military personnel. Once you see that the tarnish has considerably detached itself from the metal, rinse the medals with running water. Shows age and some wear, no damage. France: 1916 Verdun Medal . German Collectable Military Medals, WWI Collectable Medals 1914-1918, WWII Collectable Medals 1939-1945, Japanese . Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Details Tags Add tags for "Polish orders, medals, badges and insignia : military and civilian decorations, 1705-1985". Absolutely! (50% off), Sale Price $3.38 Poland's highest decoration awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. All original. I found it by researching Polish history, in particular some old Polish Military medals i found at an estate in Detroit, Michigan, USA. National Defense Medal (French language "Mdaille de la Dfense nationale"). Medal is very thick - 3.2mm. Showing age and typical wear; one minor edge ding. Shop by category. Appers to be bronze. Original ribbon, lightly faded. English made, most likely by Spink. The order of precedence is: 6 orders (order) in specific order of precedence (see table below); other orders in order they were received; 12 crosses (krzy), 3 medals (medal) and 6 stars (gwiazda) in specific order of precedence; other crosses and awards in order they were received. 43mm x 43mm. (Liquid "Silver Dip" - drop it in), If your medals are mounted, I find the easiest method is to cut pieces of card to fit behind the Clasp, and a piece to fit tightly behind the medal (to protect the ribbon). Fill out the requested information. Wikipedia<br> <br>In the history of the Airborne Forces, and in the Armed Forces of . Dont see this option? impressed to reverse. Outstanding details, some wear to gilt. Should be considered as rare, dating from the WW1 period. Note from National Defence Minister to Marshal of the Sejm about gen. Casey decoration. When Chang controlled Tientsin and Beijing between 1926 and 1928, the Tientsin Mint struck four silver dollars, two copper patterns for 20 Yuan and 40 Yuan gold coins and this exceedingly rare 50 Yuan gold piece. Note there are copies on the market, those are said to have couple of particular minor differences from the original. Shows age and light wear. Polish White Cross badge/pin. Lightly vaulted. Guaranteed original. Obverse featuring 3 serpents being pierced with swords. . JavaScript is disabled. Rarely offered for sale. Decorations of the Republic of Poland 1918-1945 (Second Republic) Decorations of People's Republic of Poland 1944-1989 Decorations of the Republic of Poland since 1990 (Third Republic) UN and international Decorations awarded to Poles Brief history of the Polish award system Bibliographical references (mostly in Polish) The colors are light brown with blue edges, separated by yellow pinstripes. This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 20:52. 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List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Currently recognized state awards subject to order of precedence, Za Udzia w Walkach w Obronie Wadzy Ludowej, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Orders, decorations, and medals of Poland, Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, Order of Merit of the People's Republic of Poland, Medal of the 30th Anniversary of People's Poland, Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland, Medal of the 10th 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. *SOLD*, 1944 Cross of Valor. Give them a rub with a rubber, the eraser for pencils from the banner catalogue. National crowned eagle within stylized rye stalks. $52.00, $65.00 Awarded to military personnel for actions in peacetime. Decoration of Honor "For Merit In Actions Outside the Republic of Poland". - 32 Reggimento fanteria Speciale (II) between July and November 1958 when United States military forces were engaged in military operations in and around Beirut. Medal in bronze, 28.2mm in diameter. Great details to all. German authorities did not allow such organizations to exist. Those of you without chests can draw one from stores. Original ribbon. Obverse containing an arm holding raised sword within laurel wreath. Replacement ribbon, ribbed suspender. Merged: Polish Medals. This is the 2nd type as authorized in 1942. Nut for fastening with maker's name: 'T. Crisp details. Between 1912-19, a number of smaller organizations with similar goals to the RC were formed. Guaranteed original. Awarded for merit in the Polish cause to fighters taking part in action evolving around far corners of the country. Item # Pol-11. Kapral Corporal OR-4 st.kpr. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? *SOLD*, 67th Infantry Regiment badge. 16.5mm wide. Awarded to Polish troops taking part in assault of the famous mountain-top church defended by the German paratroopers. Item # Pol-49 *SOLD*, Next 9 items are all from 1 collection of very rare Polish WW1 - WW2 Red Cross pins, badges etc. Item # Pol-48 *SOLD*, Cross of Valor (Valorous) Krzy Walecznych. Genio Telegr. The ribbon accompanying the medal is made of fabric and materials that dont do well when combined with metal-cleaning solvents and detergents. Item # Pol-15. We recommend this service be carried out at the same time as having your medals re-mounted or framed. Eyelet shows much age with green patina and darkening. Silvered centre disc is well detailed, attached to body via 3 small rivets. Good details. Very good condition. Original 'hardware' intact. Presented to Polish military personnel and civilian employees for meritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country. Pendowski, Poznan'. Maker marked to nut: 'J. Award number 55 646 (struck to top of reverse). Awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. Issued to Poles arriving from America that jointed Polish Army in France under command of Gen. J.Haller during WW1. On theobverse of themedal there isa Maltese cross covered with red enamel. Item # Pol-66 *SOLD*, Polish Automobile Regiment. Original Price $65.00 The state awards may be awarded only by the President of Poland. VintagePorcKelebek. Enter your search keyword . While not officially recognized as Polish award, it is best catalogued as such and is shown in most of the standard Polish reference materials. The ribbons, often silk, are highly susceptible to fading. Showing wear and age. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Try not to rub the rusted metal too hard or scrub it vigorously. Starszy kapral First Corporal OR-4 plut. Ministry of Defence award since 2008. Awarded for military and state sanctioned branches of civil service like police and such. Instituted in 1930. Unnumbered (proper). 43mm x 42.8mm (If measured by the widest distance - 46mm). (15% off), Sale Price $52.00 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).