Description: The War Order of Virtuti Militari (Latin: "For Military Virtue", Polish: Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari) is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. It was created in 1792 by Polish King Stanisław II August and is one of the oldest military decorations in the world still in use. It is awarded in five classes either for personal heroism or, to commanders, for leadership.Some of the heroic actions recognized by an award of the Virtuti Militari are equivalent to those meriting the British Victoria Cross, the German Iron Cross, and the American Medal of Honor. I Class - Grand Cross (with Star) (Krzyż Wielki z Gwiazdą, for commanders in chief) II Class - Commander's Cross (Krzyż Komandorski, for division commanders) III Class - Knight's Cross (Krzyż Kawalerski, for brigadiers, colonels and majors) IV Class - Golden Cross (Krzyż Złoty) V Class - Silver Cross (Krzyż Srebrny)ORDER VIRTUTI MILITARI 4th CLASS WWII TYPE. Photo is of the item you will receive, we don't use stock photos. We endeavour to post items within 24 hours of payment. Please take a moment or two to browse through our shop and check my other auctions. If you have any questions at all please just contact us via eBay's e-mail system. If you are looking for an object with a different period of the Polish/Russian army - write - I will try to arrange these once.
Price: 63 USD
Location: Rokietnica k Poznania
End Time: 2025-01-13T21:59:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
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