Cross of Merit for Bravery
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The Cross of Merit for Bravery 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 March 7, 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. On October 16, 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.
It was established on March 7, 1928 as a military grade of the Cross of Merit
Cross of Merit
There are hundreds of decorations that bear the name "Cross of Merit". As a rule a cross of merit is higher than a medal but not as esteemed as the grade of Knight in an order of merit.- The Netherlands :...
. The medal was awarded until World War II and was not recognized by the post-war government. On October 16, 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
Polish language
Polish is a language of the Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages, used throughout Poland and by Polish minorities in other countries...
: For Bravery) and the letters RP for Republic of Poland.