Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of above three green oak leaves

above three green oak leaves and an acorn

Footnote: Killed in Action November 11th 1917

removed from Day Book

It is certified by his Battalion Commander

His rank is Schütze

Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of above three green oak leaves(Krzyz Zaslugi RP). Instituted in 1923. Fullsize: in bronze, measuring 40 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: in bronze, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon. Together, extremely fine. Footnote: At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awarded to citizens who