Very good condition. Maker marked to nut: 'J. . Otherwise very nice. All details are very good and 'crisp'. Extremely rare item. Regulationamaranth ribbon of 40mm with 3mm light blue stripes to edges. Regimental Blazers, Blazer Badges and Buttons Etc. Item # Pol-4. 49mm x 44mm. Round medal, bronze. War with Russia era. Item # Pol-87. Genio Telegr. Some light scratches to obverse and light edge damage (around eyelet area). Medal is very thick - 3.2mm. Republic of France. Ribbons with inscription to bottom (OBRONCOM PRZEMYSLA). Offered here is the first official (mass production) line cross by Jan Knedler's firm. Order/ribbon in excellent condition; case showing age and few dark spots. 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! $329.99, $439.99 Guaranteed original. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Issued for participation in uprisings during 1918-19 against Germans. Bahrain Order of Bahrain Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Belgium Belgian Order of Crown Medal Belgian Military Cross ; Belgian Medal of Military Merit . Shows spotty darkening, but overall great condition. 36.5mm x 36.5mm. Ref: Wesolowski, Fig. On theobverse of themedal there isa Maltese cross covered with red enamel. Item # Pol-94 *SOLD*, Polish Army in England, cap badge by J.R. Gaunt, London. Item # Pol-84 *SOLD*, Kresowy (Far outreaches) Soldier's association medal. All insignia from this regiment are very hard to find. 1st type of the badge (as authorized in 1921). Initial order is said have arrived on April 14, 1921. Download this stock image: Chicago coin and antiques dealer Harlan Berk, accompanied by Chicago FBI Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Michael Kosanovich, speaks at a news conference Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in Chicago as more than 120 stolen artifacts missing for decades including letters with the signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and American Revolution hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko . Maker marked to nut: 'A Nagalski, I Kraj. Excessive humidity and sunlight can speed up the formation of rust and tarnish, causing the metals to become discolored and corrode faster. 35mm dia. (25% off), Sale Price $475.72 Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. For deported to Siberia, Kazakhstan and northern Russia by the Soviet regime after September 17, 1939, as well to their children who were born there, For foreigners who helped and saved Polish citizens in 1917-1991 period in former Polish territory and Soviet Union, For foreigners who helped and saved Polish citizens in 1939-1989 period in opposition to German occupants (during World War II) and Polish communist government (after war). Commemorative Medal for Overseas Missions Dates 1918- 1928 below. Original Price $24.93 Enamels intact. Despite numerous under-enamel cracking there is virtually no chipping (only few tiny spots to blue enamel). Item # Pol-16. Awarded to outstanding and distinguished members of the. 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. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. Great details to eagle. 3 Batt. Good news! 33mm x 33mm. Merged: Polish Medals. How to clean a Military Medal in a very quick, cheap and safe way without damaging it. 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. Please note that most of the insignia commonly found on the market are copies or forgeries (often offered as "unknown" or "Russian/German/Freikorps"). Most gilding is gone. For most part it was what remained of the Austrian first line of defense against Russia. Light wear to high points. Variant of the badge with rays between arms removed ( actually never been made with it as no signs of removal are present). 2 parts: Lwow's coat of arms/wreath with tiny cross of Virtuti Militari attached to body with small threaded nut. US$45.00 Add to Basket Poland Badge of the Brotherhood at Arms 1975 1991 POLAND: Badge of Brotherhood at Arms. These bronze eagles were made in Lublin (city in Eastern Poland) in 1944-45. Hard to find in North America. Diamond shaped badge with red enamelled border, crossed swords. Boer War to current day Military Medals and Badges along with Police,Fire Bridge and Home Front related items. Very attractive design, multi part construction. This is the official post War Communist Government issue. Badge lightly vaulted. Pension Multiplier - commuted of full pension value used? Medal Cleaning Product Description 2.50 Our team of medal specialists can clean your full size or miniature medals using a variety of techniques. Before cleaning the debris off the metal parts, identify the kind of metal youre dealing with. . Cotton buds are easy to use and effective when it comes to cleaning tiny, narrow corners on the surface. Cross is nicely vaulted. "if you can't take a joke you shouldn't have joined!". Complete with an old (lightly soiled) ribbon in the Silesian colours. There were only few semi-organized units eligible for wear of this badge, so one may consider it quite rare. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Diamond measures 40mm x 30mm. Reverse is plain with letters RP (Republic of Poland). . Original Price $439.99 Poland's highest decoration awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. Use a soft cotton cloth to wipe your medal clean. Austrian maker (how interesting), 'Geb. However, item offered here came from the family of a participant (he was in the 135 Infantry Regiment) who was said to wear it on his medal bar (WW1 and long with the long service medals). The fortifications run nearly 100 miles! Backplate thoroughly hallmarked: "EWIDENCJA ORLAT, LWOW, Wl. Shows age and some wear, no damage. Showing wear and age. 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. Enamels intact. Fill out the requested information. offering polish medals,badges and decorations. 34mm x 34mm. Badge in tombac, very good details to all. 1240). Dark blue enamelled cross within yellow enamelled border. PINGAT INDAH KERJA BAIK (MEDAL FOR SERVICE TO THE STATE) PINGAT JASA KEBAKTIAN (MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL) BULGARIA ORDER OF THE MADARA KONNIK CAMBODIA MEDAL OF LABOUR NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MEDAL ROYAL ORDER OF CAMBODIA ROYAL ORDER OF SAHAMETREI ROYAL ORDER OF SOWATHARA CANADA GENERAL CAMPAIGN STAR WITH 'ISAF' BAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DECORATIONS It is one of the oldest decorations for valor in the world. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! 4-armed cross with letters DOW to top arm, W.P. Rare issue as manufactured in Soviet Union and issued to select Polish soldiers for the battle of Lenino. Polish orders, medals, badges and insignia : military and civilian decorations, 1705-1985 Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item. Obverse featuring Marshal Pilsudski. 1920 Cross of Valour, type 1. Extremely rare piece of the European/Polish Red Cross. A classic! Hootch LE 5 Jul 2005 #10 Blue center disk containing stylized 67. Round medal in silver (hallmarked to rim 'Ago. We recommend this service be carried out at the same time as having your medals re-mounted or framed. Ernst Primavesi". Silver helmet with yellow enamelled details affixed to cross via prong and the center post. Dated 6 Aug. 1923. In some rare cases these were also issued for War against Soviets in 1920. U.S. National Archives Local Identifier:165-WW-578B(2). Item # Pol-93*SOLD*, CGTC (Civilian Guards Training Centre), the so called 'Polish Guards' badge. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Crowned eagle to center. Invasion! Silvered bronze. White enamels to arms are cracked and chipped (especially right arm and small piece to the inside of left). *SOLD*, Polish Navy medal. Rome against the Cimbri 113 - 101 BC. Very interesting variety. The ribbon accompanying the medal is made of fabric and materials that dont do well when combined with metal-cleaning solvents and detergents. Unaltered suspension. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. (III) between June and August 1976 during Operation Fluid Drive, when United States military forces evacuated some 300 non-combatants from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut (attached civilian personnel are also eligible). Ribbon appears to be of age and shows wear (especially evident to the metallic gilt borders). Rarely offered for sale. 43mm x 42.8mm (If measured by the widest distance - 46mm). Poland's highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. Item # Pol-29 *SOLD*, NEW!Medal for the 10th anniversary of restoring independence. Medal instituted in 1928. Enamels in perfect condition. In the center of the ribbon is a vertical white and red strip 10 mm wide (white on the left). Designer's name to obverse. 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. He was a general in the Polish Army and Polish General Staff of Poland from 1983 to 1990. Prior to 1914 Poland was not an independent country and the Red Cross could not officially be formed. Seem original attachment was replaced by a stick pin. Very good condition, light tarnish. Few that remain are rarely up for sale. 35mm diameter. French and the Italians issued such commemorative medals (not the British). These creatures represent the 3 major enemies of the country (Russia, Germany and Austria). Awarded for military and state sanctioned branches of civil service, e.g. Reverse plain, serial number deeply impressed : 22. Just dug mine out of the draw and they need a good clean, in fact my GSM is looking positivly tarnished. 28mm x 60mm. Use a vacuum cleaner to dust off your military ribbons. Awarded to Polish troops taking part in assault of the famous mountain-top church defended by the German paratroopers. Ref. Renee is professional, knowledgeable, experienced, personable, and energetic. This can unnecessarily scratch it and can cause additional damage to the aging metal. Absolutely! How do you clean ww2 medal ribbons? Impressed number to top of reverse '90' - this is rather unusual - perhaps a replacement for old pre-war Government issue. 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. For intricate crevices, avoid wipes and use cotton buds or cotton swabs. Not numbered (this is proper) Item # Pol-12 *SOLD*, Air Force medal. $882.42, $928.86 All original including thread post and nut fastener. 1951. Reverse inscribed 'Polska swemu obroncy'. Original ribbon. Reverse of a peasant plowing, foliage to sides. White metal with silver-plating. rub medals with it then get a clean cloth and rub them again. Hard to find badge. Badge is deeply vaulted. 2nd issue, made by J. Knedler. The contract also provides a technical and training package and ammunition for . Established in 1945 by Polish Government in England. See Wesolowski's book (Fig. Very few of these remain today and would be impossible to replace. 35mm wide. *SOLD*, Horse Artillery Division badge. 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. This ORIGINAL cross is made in what appears to be tombac. Overall good condition. Polish Military Medals, WWI era found in Detroit. Presented to Polish military personnel and civilian employees for meritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country. Center of white enamelled eagle, date to top (4.X. Obverse featuring 3 serpents being pierced with swords. Decoration of Honor "For Merit In Actions Outside the Republic of Poland". Item # Pol-8 *SOLD*, 1863 Insurrection commemorative cross. If there is still tarnishing around the inscriptions or the circle of dots round the edge of the face of the medal, then use a very soft toothbrush to remove it. For those who keep remembrance about people of Polish nationality or Polish citizens of other nationalities who are victims of Soviet crimes, Nazi German crimes, nationalist crimes or other crimes against peace, humanity or war crimes, in the period from November 8, 1917, until July 31, 1990. Hard to find item. 41mm x 41mm. Reverse is plain with letters RP (Republic of Poland). Most are made from silver, red brass, copper, gilded metals, or are gold-plated. $49.50, $55.00 Awarded for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct fight, as well as for merit rendered in perilous circumstances. Comprehensive online catalogue,shipping worldwide Polish Orders, Orders of Poland, Polonia Restituta, Virtuti Militaria, Independence medal,Polish medals, badges,insignia and decorations. Great adition to Polish WW2 collection. What, ribbons and all? It shouldnt need cleaning, just like any other gold plated metal. Between 1912-19, a number of smaller organizations with similar goals to the RC were formed. Distinguished contributions to the Polish culture and heritage. Item # Pol-52 *SOLD*, Medal for the 10th anniversary of the restoration of independence, instituted in 1928. 45.5mm x 32.2mm. (20% off), Sale Price $26.66 This is the 2nd type as issued to members of Polish 1st Division attached to the Red Army. All original. Includes a 3 Place Ribbon Bar with 2 European Theater Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars and Victory Medal Ribbon, a Single Ribbon Bar Army of Good Conduct Medal with a Medal as issued with the Medal, Army Good Conduct Lapel Pin . Great details to all. Good condition. If you want the medal of your father ( British medal) you need to write and recuest the CS20 application form. I believe all are scarce as few were issued and many had been destroyed during the wars. It is not entirely clear if these were indeed issued with the ribbon, likely not. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. While not officially recognized as Polish award, it is best catalogued as such and is shown in most of the standard Polish reference materials. Awarded for unique achievements for the Nation and the Country. Only when Poland gained its independence after WW1 ended was the Polish Red Cross was officially founded on April 29, 1919. Millions of Polish citizens perished in the course of the Nazioccupation of Poland between 1939 and 1945through planned genocide andextermination. Be the first. It was part of the underground organization just before war ended. Part for TT-33: Tokarev magazine latch with spring and lock. Item # Pol-13 *Sold*, Defenders of Przemysl star. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Should be considered as rare, dating from the WW1 period. Awarded for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct fight, as well as for merit rendered in perilous circumstances. Great details to all. ONLINE ONLY Auction from Bosleys Military Auctioneers. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Scrub the medal gently with a soft toothbrush if it is very dirty. Serial number is pretty easy to follow. Choose the options youd like for the order. Liquid "Silver Dip" - drop it in, take out and wipe. Awards often were accompanied by the small document but often the numbers on the document did not correspond to impressed issue crosses (especially in 1920-21 period). - Plot. Original ribbon. Item # Pol-34 *SOLD*, NEW! 35mm dia. View Item in Catalog Lot #2310b (Sale Order . Shows age and light wear. Lace the box with a soft cotton cloth and wrap the medals in soft linen for additional protection. When left untouched over long periods of time, medals attract dust, grime, and begin to rust. 35mm diameter. If you'd like a rare RC item - this is as rare as it gets!! Badge highly vaulted. A tailor gave me that top-tip and it's all I've used for the last 5 years. At first released in bronze but had another striking in this form. Solid construction, maker on nut: 'A. All original and hard to find badge. Metal polish. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Established on 21 April 1982 by French Defense Minister Charles Hernu. Enamels are OK, some cracking to center white but no chips. Item # Pol-40 *SOLD*, 1920, Officer's badge of 20th Lancers Regiment (of King Jan III Sobieski). Item # Pol-59 *SOLD*, Model 1943 Army cap badge (eagle). $20.62, $27.50 For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Jzef Uycki . 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. Majority of gilding remains. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Arranged with a short length of proper but contemporary ribbon. DESCRIPTION: The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage is a Polish medal established on February 17, 1960.It's awarded to those who, with disregard for their own life, save people from drowning, aid the victims of natural disasters, fires, explosions, or other unfortunate circumstances, or protect the property of others during such events. These medals were awarded alongside the Victory Medal. It is our honor to serve you! This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 02:49. Broken beyond repair? Majority of original gilt remains although darkened with age. Very good quality. Showing age and wear, some under-enamel cracking on right and bottom arms but none chipped. Original Price $11.08 Item # Pol-83 *SOLD*, Badge of 14th Field Artillery Regiment. One thing to note, if you have a Queens Golden Jubilee medal, dont get any form of polish on it. impressed to reverse. English made, most likely by Spink. 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. 39mm x 39.5mm. (50% off), Sale Price $3.38 Decoration of Honor "For Merits to the Rights of the Child Protection". Some medals were manufactured, no source indicates how many though. Nicely detailed. Services to the Polish armed forces in peacekeeping or other international operations, and for studies in Polish military history. Original Price $65.00 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. Outstanding details, some wear to gilt. National mint production. Polish Militaria WW2 Mini Militaria War Medals $99.99 0 bids $6.00 shipping 2d 15h or Best Offer WWII Victory In Poland Pin Lot 20 Polish Eagle Black Madonna A. John 1942 $49.99 $5.60 shipping VIS, POLISH, RADOM WWII pistols Post War grips Grips Fit 9MM $59.50 $8.00 shipping Only 1 left! Number '2806'deeply impressed . Read product reviews and use our price comparison shopbot to find the best deal on VIROYA Military Fighter Alloy . The order of precedence was last reformed in 2007. 2 piece construction. There are awards attainable at lower enlisted ranks (achievement medal types) but its harder to get the higher meritorious commendation or service medals; those mostly go to mid to high level NCOs or junior officers. Prussian Army Project contains over 180,000 names of soldiers serving in Prussian Army during WW I that have been killed, wounded, lost, or taken prisoner. Fantastic eagle affixed to the cross. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Some metal-cleaning chemicals contain bleach which can completely discolor the ribbon. 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. Set 2 pcs Polish military medals. Nut marked by maker (J. Chylinski Warszawa). As reported, in August 2022, Poland concluded an agreement with South Korea on purchasing 180 K2 Black Panther tanks produced by Hyundai Rotem of about $3.4 billion, as well as 212 self-propelled howitzers K9 Thunder produced by Hanhwa Defense of about $2.4 billion. Ribbon shows age and wear, pulls and slight damages to the white edge stripes etc. Cross is numbered to reverse '22044'. 43.4mm x 43.4mm. Much harder to find then medal above, quality is also considerably better. Item # Rdc-51 *SOLD*, Super rare 1915 Polish Commemorative badge of the Men and Ladies Association of the Red Cross of Galicia (southeast part of Poland). Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Issued in 1956 to few remaining participants. 36mm in diameter. Medal in bronze, 28.2mm in diameter. 1930's vintage. Medaljernia, Warszawa Bielanska 16'. Shows wear and age. JK Militaria offering Polish militaria, orders, medals and badges from WW1, WW2 and earlier. Officer in gilt, superb pre-War quality by Wiktor Gontarczyk. Quick view. . Appers to be bronze. Rare, unmarked variety. 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. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items 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). Other orders in the order they were received. police. Complete with fitted case of issue. Very nice condition (shows age), enamels intact. I then use Silvo (Duraglit for Silver) to remove the majority of the tarnish. 35mm in diameter. 8 Look Look at the medal under the light once more to check that all the detail is clean. No damage to enamel. Would make for a real 'gem' in anyone's collection. PRL Cross of Merit Silver and National Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Darkened bronze. Black anodized bronze cross. Lightly vaulted. 3 piece badge with center eagle, pennants center motiff attached to body with 2 rivets. Conferred for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military missions overseas. Nice highlights and patina. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. US$100.00 Add to Basket Poland Cross of Merit Bronze Class PRL People's Republic of Poland 1952 1990 POLAND: Cross of Merit , bronze class. Lightly vaulted. Awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ideally, you want them looking as good as the day they were awarded to you but this is easier said than done. Excellent condition, only few contact spots. Guaranteed original. 2 small 'pipe rivets' attaching wreath to cross. Before you start cleaning your medal, you need to remove the ribbon thats attached to it. Most of them are awarded by the Polish Army, but some of them are civilian decorations that may be worn by the military personnel. Above all else, Renee is generous with her gifts, never hesitating to coach, teach, guide, and cheer on. Ribbon faded to front. - Gruppo Speciale Artiglieria 8 Regg.to Camp. To clean or not to clean. Bestowed for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service. 1918), writing to sides (Francja, Wlochy) and to bottom (Ameryka). (15% off), Sale Price $9.97 Really neat piece, would make splendid addition to any serious Kappenabzeichen collection. Item # Pol-19*SOLD*, Commemorative medal for members (Polish) of the International Brigades in Spain during 1936-39 Civil War. Background Information. Great details. Item # Pol-89. Such awards were mostly presented for the 1920 Polish-Soviet conflict, Polish-Ukrainian war 1919-1920; also soldiers of the Great War (WW1) - mainly Polish "Legions" in Austro-Hungary, Russia and in France. - 135 Reggimento Fanteria Niemczyk, Sukiennice 10 Krakow'. Guaranteed original. Note the proper boulbous enamels to arms (many copies have flat enamels there). NOTE, this item was lost/stolen in transit - please notify us if it is circulating on the market. Those of you without chests can draw one from stores. 35mm in diameter. POLAND: Military medal for the 40 years of the establishment of the People's Republic of Poland. Beautifully designed, struck in brass. cataloguing all American military medals and ribbons. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Decoration of Honor "For Merits to the Rights of the Child Protection". It may also contain hurty words & pictures of peoples' bottoms, not to mention other assorted offensive content. Obverse of National crowned eagle, reverse of 4 cities (arms): Szczecin, Wilno, Lwow and Wroclaw. For extraordinary achievements in defense of the Rights of the Child. 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). i use silver dip on a cotton bud. (many are works of famous Polish artists); military memorabilia (uniforms, medals, commemorative badges, sabers, bayonets, etc. (II) between July and November 1958 when United States military forces were engaged in military operations in and around Beirut. Very attractive and desirable badge. Considered rare. Iam in the same situation to you, my Father server in the Polish Forces under the British command . We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! rub medals with it then get a clean cloth and rub them again. 54.5mm x 36mm. We shall never see their like again'. 26mm x 25.7mm. Polish White Cross was sort of a counterpart to the Red Cross. There were only approximately 1200 of these awarded, making it a pretty tough find. (Poland was divided between the German, Austrian and Russian Empires.)