Very well detailed badge. The colors are light brown with blue edges, separated by yellow pinstripes. Should be considered as rare, dating from the WW1 period. 3 part construction. Peace dove flying above. Original WWII US Army Military Pin Collection The combatant countries or governments of the areas where the fighting took place (such as Verdun's administration or the Tyrol parliament) created medals to be given to soldiers who fought in specific battles and locations. The cleaning of medals is up to you, polish them with silvo and brasso if you want, wash with soapy water if you want. Very good condition. Ribbon is most interesting since it is combined from moire (watermarked) maroon base and edge stripes stitched in place. Beautiful piece and getting hard to obtain lately. Would make for great addition to your Polish medals collection. polish military medals for sale: Search Result | eBay i use silver dip on a cotton bud. 1393 WW2 POLISH MEDALS RIBBONS BAR POLAND | eBay *SOLD*, Independence medal. This is the 2nd type as authorized in 1942. Enter your search keyword . Backplate thoroughly hallmarked: "EWIDENCJA ORLAT, LWOW, Wl. Instituted in 1930. Writing to edge: Bojownikow Niepodleglosci. Center of fleur-de-lis imposed upon red enamel disk, surrounded by gilt wreath. FREE shipping Add to Favorites More like this Patch GROM Polish Special Forces Army patches thermostick badge . There is a name (engraved) on the reverse: " OBST. Item # Pol-87. Gilded bronze cross with blue enamelled arms. Item # Pol-109 *SOLD*. metal polish. 45.5mm x 32.2mm. Original Price $928.86 Item # Pol-59 *SOLD*, Model 1943 Army cap badge (eagle). 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) Enamels intact. I've heard the rumour that all medals issued by HMG were pressed cardboard with a thin metal veneer. 3 piece badge with center eagle, pennants center motiff attached to body with 2 rivets. The QGJ medal to cite as an example looks rather cheap and nasty next to the CSM. Don't miss this one! Hootch LE 5 Jul 2005 #10 Austrian maker (how interesting), 'Geb. Its only fitting to keep and preserve them as well as you can so that you can proudly look back at your accomplishments. Before you start cleaning your medal, you need to remove the ribbon thats attached to it. $329.99, $439.99 Most of these decorations ceased to be awarded; some were awarded before the World War II only, and some in the People's Republic of Poland only; order of some of them was changed by law. Post and nut for fastening. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade badge $35.00 Quick View Polish 19th Field Artillery Regiment badge $35.00 Quick View Polish 21th Wisla Lancers Regiment badge $35.00 Quick View Polish 2nd Cadet Corps badge $35.00 Quick View Polish 3rd Cadet Corps badge $35.00 Quick View Polish Central Cavalry Training badge $35.00 Quick View ONLINE ONLY Auction from Bosleys Military Auctioneers. According to the best single source on the subject (book by G.Krogulec: "Krzyz Walecznych"), such combined ribbons were commonly observed on these early crosses as nobody could supply the proper (as per statutes) one-piece ribbon stock on time with these early awards. ODM of Poland: Ribbon Chart - Medals Degrease the medal by dipping it in a small jar of acetone (available from a chemist or hardware store) then wipe it with a cotton bud. 13.13.c, Wesolowski - fig. The contract also provides a technical and training package and ammunition for . Shows age and normal wear. Please note that Photograph linked above has unrestricted use. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Established in 1938 (first awards of the bronze medals took place May 5th 1938, silver medals in 1939). 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. Tissue napkins can get soggy and clumps of it could get stuck to the crevices on the surface of your medal. Lace the box with a soft cotton cloth and wrap the medals in soft linen for additional protection. (50% off), Sale Price $3.38 Many of the soldiers had been killed, few units nearly decimated. Bronze. The Polish Army Medal (Polish language: Medal Wojska Polskiego ) was established by Poland on 3 September 1999 to recognize service to the Polish Army by foreign civilians and military personnel. Rare award. Nice highlights and patina. I believe all are scarce as few were issued and many had been destroyed during the wars. We recommend this service be carried out at the same time as having your medals re-mounted or framed. Very few of these remain today and would be impossible to replace. 44.5mm x 44.9mm. WHKMLA : Polish Rebellion, 1863-1864 Intertwined letters 'WW' below. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. For merits of personnel of Police, Firefighters, For special merits in cultivating the memory of the struggle for the independence of the Polish, For outstanding contributions in perpetuating the memory of the people and deeds in the struggle for Polish independence during World War II, Decoration of Honor "For Merit To Human Rights Protection". Silesian uprising created grounds for the action by the 'Peacekeepers' - who policed the talks and negotiations between the Poles and the German side. 2nd issue, made by J. Knedler. It is not precisely known where such pin was worn but a period photo we were able to find are vaguely showing some kind of a pin worn at the throat. Great details to all. 49mm x 44mm. It shouldnt need cleaning, just like any other gold plated metal. 34.5mm diameter. Fitted with secondary post and small nut. Today is the day of memory of Vasily Margelov. - vk.com For recognition of military or police personnel. [1] The medal is presented in three grades Gold, Silver, and Bronze by the Polish Minister of National Defence. 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. Polish orders, medals, badges and insignia : military and civilian decorations, 1705-1985 Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item. 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. Reverse is plain with letters RP (Republic of Poland). We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Between the arms of the cross are stylized rays. Szeregowy Private OR-2 st.szer Starszy szeregowy Private 1st Class OR-3 kpr. Bonhams : China, Republic, Chang Tso-lin (Zhang Zuolin) Gold 50 Yuan Enamels in perfect condition. Nut marked by maker (J. Chylinski Warszawa). For intricate crevices, avoid wipes and use cotton buds or cotton swabs. Awarded to members of some 40 firefighter units operating in the Cieszyn region in Silesia. Badge is deeply vaulted. Established in 1938 (first awards of the bronze medals took place May 5th 1938, silver medals in 1939). Heres how to properly clean your military medals. Awarded for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct fight, as well as for merit rendered in perilous circumstances. Ad vertisement by VintagePorcKelebek. Thehistory ofPolandspans over a thousand years and can be traced to theIron Age, when the territory was settled by various tribes including Celts,Scythians,Germanic clans,Sarmatians,Slavs,andBalts. Great condition. On theobverse of themedal there isa Maltese cross covered with red enamel. 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. Award number 55 646 (struck to top of reverse). Enamels have some chips on the left and bottom arms. 1920 Cross of Valour, type 1. $475.72, $528.58 No chance of getting ammonia-based cleaners anywhere near your ribbons either! 1951. Fill out the requested information. Multi part construction. I am new to the site. Pension Multiplier - commuted of full pension value used? You need to send them the military records. Civil state award established to recognize services to the state. Bronze, original ribbon. (Poland was divided between the German, Austrian and Russian Empires.) The medal badge is hung on a ribbon 65 mm long and 38 mm wide, in vertical stripes, symmetrically placed towards the center, in the colors from the edge: steel 6 mm wide, gold 2 mm wide and khaki 6 mm wide. The following is a list of medals, awards and decorations in use in Poland. Militaria Mart - 100,000+ items of militaria for sale Shows wear, a bit of enamel loss to green wreath but not detractive. 1918/1919 Defenders of Eastern Borders commemorative badge, also known as the 'Orleta' badge (Eaglets). Center disk of Marshal Pilsudski's head surrounded by regimental badges (clockwise from left) of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Brigade of Legions during WW1. On the reverse side there is an embossed stylized inscription in two lines: WOJSKO / POLSKIE. Presented to Polish military personnel and civilian employees for meritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. Ribbon faded to front. Reverse with laurel branch and Roman numeral X. 23.5mm in diameter. (10% off), Sale Price $231.60 Guardian Medal of the Places of National Remembrance, Medal of the 10th Anniversary of Independence. 37mm. Thank you for any information provided. 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. 21 Feb 2013 #13. Medal for Sacrifice and Courage: Long Service Medal: Medal for Long Marital Life: Afghanistan Star: Iraq Star: Cross for War 1918-21: . Know about the Vietnam War veteran's awards, family and military career. Very good condition, original ribbon. Medal in bronze, 28.2mm in diameter. Ribbon is a replacement. Warszawa, Bielanska16) - . Once you see that the tarnish has considerably detached itself from the metal, rinse the medals with running water. Item # Pol-2 *SOLD*, 1943 Cross of Valor. Established on 21 April 1982 by French Defense Minister Charles Hernu. Iam in the same situation to you, my Father server in the Polish Forces under the British command . Shows age and some wear, no damage. The Polish Order of the Virtuti Militari was established in 1792 by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski to recognize and reward outstanding military valor above and beyond the call of duty. Presented to Polish military personnel and civilian employees for meritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country. Superb quality. (Required), XHTML: You can use these html tags:
. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. 40mm x 40mm. JK Militaria offering Polish militaria, orders, medals and badges from WW1, WW2 and earlier. - 45 Sezione Sussistenza, Overall, very interesting medal. Poland WW1 WW2 Military Medals Orders Decorations Cross Merit PR PRL 1923 Polish WWI 1914 1918 WWII 1939 1945 Award West East Front Army Navy Airforce Resistance Nazi War Blitzkrieg Battle Britain Free Polish Dunkirk Normandy Bastien D-Day Ardennes Paris People's Republic Communism Military Medals Orders Badges Decorations Insignia Army Navy Air Force Pilot Wings decals Dracomedals Medals-Orders This piece measures 43mm. Established in 1938 (first awards of the bronze medals took place May 5th 1938, silver medals in 1939). Appears to be in Alpaca. Overall good condition. Very good condition, light tarnish. Original Price $4.23 This is a relatively unknown medal and it took us 'forever' to find it in reference books (S. Oberleitner, 1st part - page 279/280). Renee Green - Professor - University of Phoenix | LinkedIn On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Awarded to outstanding and distinguished members of the. Reverse shows excellent patina, number engraved to the bottom '1839'. Crowned eagle to center. US$45.00 Add to Basket Poland Badge of the Brotherhood at Arms 1975 1991 POLAND: Badge of Brotherhood at Arms. The ribbon bar of the bronze medal is unadorned. See Wesolowski's book (Fig. Polish White Cross was sort of a counterpart to the Red Cross. Przemysl aside from its location was (is) a very old city, rich with culture and many old buildings, hence it was vital to defend it successfully from social and military standpoint. (15% off), Sale Price $9.97 In 1914 groups associated with main cities had been organized in Krakow, Lwow and Warsaw (under the Russian authority). Condition is fair and better. 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. 950'). Awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. 35mm. Outstanding details, some wear to gilt. Enamels intact (one tiny chip beneath the suspension eye). How do you clean ww2 medal ribbons? Item # Pol-13 *Sold*, Defenders of Przemysl star. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Unmarked but original. 35mm dia. Most of them are awarded by the Polish Army, but some of them are civilian decorations that may be worn by the military personnel. Round medal in silver (hallmarked to rim 'Ago. It is die struck and of good quality. 1920 inscription. Would make for a real 'gem' in anyone's collection. 35.7mm. Polish Military Medal for the Liberation of Taste of Wine, Niss, Balte during Pre-Owned $42.50 Was: $50.00 15% off or Best Offer +$10.00 shipping from Ukraine Free returns Sponsored Poland Polish Military Decorations The Cross and Medal of Independence WWI WWII Pre-Owned $60.42 Buy It Now +$11.36 shipping from Canada Sponsored 43mm x 43mm. Item # Pol-8 *SOLD*, 1863 Insurrection commemorative cross. WW2 type in silver gilt. 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! Absolutely! Polish the medal and the metal attachments with a soft cloth to remove any residual flecks of the eraser and to bring up the shine. Serial number is pretty easy to follow. 39mm x 39.5mm. Ineffective? Polish Military - Etsy 45mm x 54mm. There were only few semi-organized units eligible for wear of this badge, so one may consider it quite rare. Some metal-cleaning chemicals contain bleach which can completely discolor the ribbon. Replacement ribbon, ribbed suspender. Medal Cleaning Product Description 2.50 Our team of medal specialists can clean your full size or miniature medals using a variety of techniques. Item # Pol-9 *SOLD*, WW2 Commemorative badge of 2nd Artillery Group (Polish Armed Forces in the West). Captcha failed to load. National crowned eagle within stylized rye stalks. Maker marked to nut: 'J. Guardian Medal of the Places of National Remembrance, Special merits in promoting the idea of national memory and the distinctive activities of the commemoration of struggle and martyrdom of the Polish Nation. Awarded for struggle for independence in 1939-1956 period. www.identifymedals.com Identify Medals All rights reserved - 2022, The Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, The Military Order Of The Duchy Of Warsaw, The Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, The Medal for Merit to Culture Gloria Artis, The Home Army Cross or Armia Krajowa Cross. Awarded for unique achievements for the Nation and the Country. Item # Pol-85 *SOLD*, Badge of 33rd Light Artillery Division. 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. Other orders in the order they were received. Majority were awarded to members of Polish units based in England, lesser numbers to Polish underground Army in Poland and considerably few to foreigners. This is the 2nd type as issued to members of Polish 1st Division attached to the Red Army. Ref: Stela - fig. Cross 51mm wide. National mint strike. All details are very good and 'crisp'. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). One of the earlier badges of Polish armed forces during WW1. The 1944 types had eagle uncrowned. Metal polish. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Jzef Uycki . Dated 6 Aug. 1923. Full inscriptions to reverse. Badge has a nice, worn character. Polish Medals from the WW2 Period The Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945 The Silesian Uprising Cross The Partisan Cross (Poland) The Order of the Cross of Grunwald The Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross The Army Medal for War 1939-45 The Cross of Merit with Swords (Poland) Explore all WW2 Medals & Awards > Polish Medals from the Post-WW2 Period French and the Italians issued such commemorative medals (not the British). Military medals are symbols of honor, recognition, and appreciation. Polish military decoration awarded to a person who "has demonstrated deeds of valor and courage on the battlefield.". Polish Military Medals & Awards from WW1, WW2 and More. Bestowed for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service. Poland WW1 WW2 Military Medals Orders Decorations Polish - Dracomedals Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. 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. Before cleaning the debris off the metal parts, identify the kind of metal youre dealing with. Ref. Nicely curved, original flat prongs for fastening still present. Original Price $24.93 Awarded to military personnel for actions in peacetime. Solid construction, maker on nut: 'A. While not officially recognized as Polish award, it is best catalogued as such and is shown in most of the standard Polish reference materials. CAD $35.00. No ribbon, we have some replacement 'Western' type ribbon if one desires.42.5mm x 48mm. 35mm in diameter. No damage. I have more details on the above topic if you're interested. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. Even polythene or cling wrap will help. Very good condition. (25% off), Sale Price $475.72 - 1 Drappello Automobilistico Note there are copies on the market, those are said to have couple of particular minor differences from the original. Item # Pol-84 *SOLD*, Kresowy (Far outreaches) Soldier's association medal. Awarded to all Navy personnel who actively served during the WW2. For extraordinary achievements in defense of human rights. One of the rarest issues of this interesting award as the Polish National eagle is crowned. Extremely rare item. Round medal, bronze. *SOLD*, 67th Infantry Regiment badge. Lettering to arms in gilt: Gdynia, ZHP, MRH, 1.4.1945. Quite rare. The opportunity to regain sovereignty only materialized afterWorld War I. Avoid keeping your medals in damp and moist environments. These creatures represent the 3 major enemies of the country (Russia, Germany and Austria). Boer War to current day Military Medals and Badges along with Police,Fire Bridge and Home Front related items. WWII US ARMY & WORLD MILITARY MINI MEDALS LOT | Mixed lot of WWII US Army and World Military Mini Medals. Merit cross with swords in 1st class (gold) was scarcely awarded but no exact numbers can be verified (except those pertaining to some Polish units after 1942). cataloguing all American military medals and ribbons. Officially numbered on the reverse: 12202 - cleanly impressed as it was proper with these (first series award crosses). (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). The ribbons, often silk, are highly susceptible to fading. Great set in virtually unused condition. Fabulous design, obverse featuring the industrial and religious nature of the Silesian region along with the eagle symbol and the dates of 1920 and 1921. Modelling Forum - Military & non military models. Awarded to those who participated in activities to restore independence. 2 small 'pipe rivets' attaching wreath to cross. Merged: Polish Medals. Back plate seems original, maker marked: 'St. Hard to find badge. Very interesting variety. Diamond shaped badge with red enamelled border, crossed swords. *SOLD*, 1944 Cross of Valor. 34mm x 34mm. Order/ribbon in excellent condition; case showing age and few dark spots. Item # Pol-20 *SOLD*, 1918-1921 War Volunteers Medal. *SOLD*, 1918-1921 War commemorative medal in bronze. Shop by category. 2 piece badge with eagle/cannons attached to body with 2 rivets. The medal is presented by the Polish Minister of National Defence in three grades: Most awards are presented to members of allied armed forces, but the medal is also awarded to civilians who contribute to promoting the history and traditions of the Polish Army outside of Poland. Medal in white metal, silvered finish. The order of precedence was last reformed in 2007. I will post a link to pictures. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Getting into the name and number stamp around the edge was a bit of a pain though. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Nice old toning to all. Most are documented in a Book by W. Stela: 'Polish honor and commemorative badges 1914 1921'. These crosses were awarded to select members of General's army between 1920 and late 1930's. Bid Live on Lot 164 in the Original Badges, Medals, Head-Dress & Uniforms, German etc. 26mm x 25.7mm. Bahrain Order of Bahrain Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Belgium Belgian Order of Crown Medal Belgian Military Cross ; Belgian Medal of Military Merit . (10% off). Reverse inscribed: "CONTINGENTE ITALIANO DELLE TRUPPE INTERALLEATE", listing all Italian units present: - 458 Plotone Carabinieri Reali Only when Poland gained its independence after WW1 ended was the Polish Red Cross was officially founded on April 29, 1919. The medal is suspended from a ribbon 38mm wide. Obverse featuring 3 serpents being pierced with swords. Ribbons with inscription to bottom (OBRONCOM PRZEMYSLA). Despite numerous under-enamel cracking there is virtually no chipping (only few tiny spots to blue enamel). Polish Order of the Virtuti Militari Recipients | FEEFHS Issued in 1956 to few remaining participants. This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 20:52. Nicely curved. Rarely seen badge and in remarkable condition. Appers to be bronze. Issued in 1933. Highest civil decoration of the People's Republic of Poland. There are several documents with them also, i have pictured them as well. In the center of the cross there is a silver eagle with the sign of the Ministry of National Defense. Most often, medals are made of silver, gold, or are gold-plated. Shows age and some wear. Crisp details. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Since medals and ribbons go together, you dont want to cause any damage to either one. Mounted medals are not suitable to be cleaned. Medal is very thick - 3.2mm. Polish Medal for Sacrifice and Courage (Item POL 1-8). Shows age darkening and some wear. Ref. All original including thread post and nut fastener. Unnumbered (proper). Item # Kap-56 *SOLD*. National mint production. If youve removed the ribbons before cleaning the medals, reattach them. Could be of interest to collectors of Polish medals - 1920-1921 Upper Silesian Plebiscite medal issued to members of the Italian contingent , who were brought in as the 'Peacekeepers' by The Interallied Commission. Commemorative Medal for Overseas Missions Item # Pol-58 *SOLD*, 1919 For defence of Silesia (Slask) commemorative badge by J.Knedler (marked to nut). Here's How to Properly Clean Your Military Medals - Boca Raton's Most
