3 Batt. Great details to eagle. For activities aiming at strengthening of the position of Poland on the international arena. Crowned eagle to center. English made, most likely by Spink. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. *SOLD*, Prisoner's of War in Hungary (1918) badge, commonly known as 'Rarancza'. Rare issue as manufactured in Soviet Union and issued to select Polish soldiers for the battle of Lenino. 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. 34mm in diameter. Medal in bronze, 28.2mm in diameter. Award number 55 646 (struck to top of reverse). Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Despite numerous under-enamel cracking there is virtually no chipping (only few tiny spots to blue enamel). White enamelled cross, blue/red/white enamelled disk and superimpsed (with 2 prongs each) crown/Royal cipher to center. Awarded to those who participated in activities to restore independence. The skull, laurel wreath with crossed sword and torch are nicely cut-out. 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 For most part it was what remained of the Austrian first line of defense against Russia. Fitted with secondary post and small nut. Die-struck in bronze. 36mm x 18.5mm. Firm of Huguenin (in Switzerland) provided first stock of proper ribbon. Original ribbon faded to front. Item # Pol-85 *SOLD*, Badge of 33rd Light Artillery Division. Nice old toning to all. National mint production. This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 02:49. I am new to the site. Ribbon faded to front. Very good condition. Lightly vaulted. Offered here is the first official (mass production) line cross by Jan Knedler's firm. (II) between July and November 1958 when United States military forces were engaged in military operations in and around Beirut. Ineffective? Item # Pol-43. Writing to edge: Bojownikow Niepodleglosci. The badge offered here is for the member of the Krakow (Cracow) branch of the 'Galicja Red Cross'. Badge in silver (stamped '800' to reverse of cross and wreath). Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Enamels intact. Shows age and wear, no damage to enamel. Fitted with correct replacement ribbon. All original , marked to nut by J.Knedler (nut is somewhat loose and shows age). Guaranteed original. Obverse containing an arm holding raised sword within laurel wreath. Very good detail to this rare piece. Before cleaning the debris off the metal parts, identify the kind of metal youre dealing with. Some light scratches to obverse and light edge damage (around eyelet area). Item # Pol-110 *SOLD*, Gold Merit Cross with Swords. *SOLD*, 10 Years Long Service medal in bronze. Boer War to current day Military Medals and Badges along with Police,Fire Bridge and Home Front related items. View Item in Catalog Lot #2310b (Sale Order . Badge is deeply vaulted. While it isnt wise to submerge the ribbons in water and chemicals, there is a simple way to clean them. These includes all sorts of veteran pins and other interesting items. Best example we've ever handled. Highest civil decoration of the People's Republic of Poland. - 135 Reggimento Fanteria ONLINE ONLY Auction from Bosleys Military Auctioneers. Regimental badges. WWII Polish Army Medal Patch Pin Button Group. Great details to all. Showing wear and age, some minor scratches. Reverse inscribed: ' Polska swemu obroncy'. Leave them witht he tarnish on if you want. Item # Pol-14 *SOLD*, Cross for the Polish-American Volunteers during WW1 (commonly known as 'Gen. Clearly marked to obverse with firm's logo. Shield and inscriptions in top condition (these are often poor or worn). Joe Biden trolled, called racist for 'white boy but not stupid' remark at Black history event . Reverse with laurel branch and Roman numeral X. Would make for a real 'gem' in anyone's collection. (2) Mini Polish medals. (7) US Army mini medals; Navy Cross; Silver Star; Purple Heart and service . Best way to clean verdigrease is to soak in vinegar for a night, wash it off with warm soapy water and give it a light spray of wd40 so the verdigrease doesnt come back. 43mm x 35mm. Metal polish. Merged: Polish Medals. Light wear to high points. Unmarked but original. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. This is not mine -- it came from a previous thread -- but apparently a pencil eraser does the trick. 4-armed cross with letters DOW to top arm, W.P. (Poland was divided between the German, Austrian and Russian Empires.) National mint. Awarded for unique achievements for the Nation and the Country. Superimposed on the cross is a silver crowned eagle for all grades. 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". Cross with separately applied eagle center (via 2 small rivets). 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 Deeply vaulted cross. 43mm x 42.8mm (If measured by the widest distance - 46mm). When it comes to cleaning medals, there are a bunch of home remedies that do the job well and easily. Keep the ribbon away from harsh chemicals that could destroy its texture completely. Item # Pol-6 *SOLD*, Polish firefighters in Czechoslovakia, 10th Jubilee medal, 1921-1931. Bahrain Order of Bahrain Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Belgium Belgian Order of Crown Medal Belgian Military Cross ; Belgian Medal of Military Merit . Superb quality. Absolutely! One thing to note, if you have a Queens Golden Jubilee medal, dont get any form of polish on it. A classic! Units active between 1946-1947 in the US-occupied Germany. 2nd issue, made by J. Knedler. In the center of the cross there is a silver eagle with the sign of the Ministry of National Defense. 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). Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Obverse of National crowned eagle, reverse of 4 cities (arms): Szczecin, Wilno, Lwow and Wroclaw. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. We recommend this service be carried out at the same time as having your medals re-mounted or framed. - 1 Drappello Automobilistico Appears to be in Alpaca. Obverse featuring 3 serpents being pierced with swords. metal polish. Item # Pol-36 *SOLD*, WW1 decoration/medal called Haller's Swords for Americans. Ernst Primavesi". 36mm in diameter. 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). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Round medal in silver (hallmarked to rim 'Ago. No damage to enamel. Item # Rdc-50 *SOLD*, Poland, 1919 badge of the Wielkopolski Red Cross (this was one of main regions of Poland). Item # Pol-27 *SOLD*, Commemorative badge of 2nd assembly/meeting of former Legionnaires. Austrian Occupational authorities agreed to allow forming of the 'Polish Samaritan' group. There is a name (engraved) on the reverse: " OBST. Original Price $24.93 No ribbon, we have some replacement 'Western' type ribbon if one desires.42.5mm x 48mm. Civil award for risking one's life to save another's. 13.13.c, Wesolowski - fig. Avoid wiping your medal with tissue paper. Guaranteed original. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Olszewski, Grawer, Warszawa' - this is most likely a replacement plate.. National crowned eagle within stylized rye stalks. For recognition of military or police personnel. Background Military records identify individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. Great design. This one was made by Wiktor Gontarczyk as opposed to the Warsaw Mint (medal above). North Staffordshire Regiment who died 26/11/1916 LOOS MEMORIAL France. It may also contain hurty words & pictures of peoples' bottoms, not to mention other assorted offensive content. Awarded to foreigners for contributing to good foreign relations. Dates 1918- 1928 below. National mint production. Order/ribbon in excellent condition; case showing age and few dark spots. Showing wear and age. Between 1912-19, a number of smaller organizations with similar goals to the RC were formed. 2 parts: Lwow's coat of arms/wreath with tiny cross of Virtuti Militari attached to body with small threaded nut. Only when Poland gained its independence after WW1 ended was the Polish Red Cross was officially founded on April 29, 1919. 35mm in diameter. 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. Condition is fair and better. WES #976. 43.4mm x 43.4mm. Hard to find. 'There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe a Princess Coronation locomotive in full cry. Reverse with laurel branch and Roman numerals XX. Niemczyk, Sukiennice 10 Krakow'. There were only 46 official awards of this type for the Battle of Lenino however more were made (still a small number indeed). Reverse inscribed: "CONTINGENTE ITALIANO DELLE TRUPPE INTERALLEATE", listing all Italian units present: - 458 Plotone Carabinieri Reali 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. $9.97, $11.08 1st type. Very good condition, original ribbon. The NHS Overused? Designer's name to obverse. Republic of France. Once you see that the tarnish has considerably detached itself from the metal, rinse the medals with running water. 45mm x 54mm. Shows much age and wear, no real damage though. This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 20:52. This ORIGINAL cross is made in what appears to be tombac. Very good condition. Item # Pol-94 *SOLD*, Polish Army in England, cap badge by J.R. Gaunt, London. Rhodesia: 1939-1945 WWII Medal. 61.5mm x 41.3mm. Diamond measures 40mm x 30mm. 35mm diameter. A tailor gave me that top-tip and it's all I've used for the last 5 years. Shows spotty darkening, but overall great condition. Beautiful piece and getting hard to obtain lately. Little history to inform you on Polish RC origins. Liquid "Silver Dip" - drop it in, take out and wipe. Lightly vaulted. Vaulted. It is guessed that firm of B. Herseg in Warsaw made these combined ribbons (some of the edge stripes differ in width along with base ribbon as well). Item # Pol-59 *SOLD*, Model 1943 Army cap badge (eagle). Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. In the center of the ribbon is a vertical white and red strip 10 mm wide (white on the left). Older ribbon - appears to be a replacement. For Polish citizens who contributed to the regaining or strengthening of the sovereignty of the Republic of Poland, including, in particular, the building of a Polish citizens' community and a sense of national identity, development of science, praising the good name of Poland through culture and art, social development and strengthening ties with Poles abroad and building the economic prosperity of the state. Most of them are awarded by the Polish Army, but some of them are civilian decorations that may be worn by the military personnel. Very good quality manufacturing, cut-out rays between arms. Hungary: 1964-65 Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for 15 Years Add to Cart. 3 part construction. $3.38, $4.23 You are using an out of date browser. Avoid putting too much pressure and wipe it gently. Nice highlights and patina. Rarely offered for sale. 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. A series of invasions and partitions of Polish territory followed in the 18th century,carried out by theRussian Empire, theKingdom of Prussia, and theHabsburg Monarchy. Cross is nicely vaulted. All original and hard to find badge. Overall good condition. Captcha failed to load. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Shows light wear. - Ospedaletto da Campo N.ro 40 (Will not be published) Worn condition, all original. police. German authorities did not allow such organizations to exist. Polish military decoration awarded to a person who "has demonstrated deeds of valor and courage on the battlefield.". Other crosses and awards in the order they were received. Outstanding details, some wear to gilt. Medal Cleaning Product Description 2.50 Our team of medal specialists can clean your full size or miniature medals using a variety of techniques. 1918), writing to sides (Francja, Wlochy) and to bottom (Ameryka). Rare badge in any case. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. 1705, reactivated in 1921, reinstated in 1992, Poland's highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. 28mm x 60mm. Nut marked by maker (J. Chylinski Warszawa). 1920 Cross of Valour, type 1. These were made in the Moscow National mint. Be the first. Very attractive design, multi part construction. Bronze medals are available in 3 inch and 1.5 inch sizes and make perfect gifts for military veterans. 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. The Polish Army Medal (orMedal Wojska Polskiego in Polish) was established by Poland on 3 September 1999 to recognize service to the Polish Army by foreign civilians and military personnel, who have made particular merit in the field of cooperation of thePolish Armywith the armed forces of other countries. For intricate crevices, avoid wipes and use cotton buds or cotton swabs. Guaranteed original. Distinguished contributions to the Polish culture and heritage. Cross is numbered to reverse '22044'. The fortifications run nearly 100 miles! Try not to rub the rusted metal too hard or scrub it vigorously. Good news! Use a vacuum cleaner to dust off your military ribbons. Medal instituted in 1928. Multi part construction. This lot of 28 Polish pins, medals, and patches all appear to be from WWII and are from one man's estate. Good condition, light wear. Medal for Sacrifice and Courage: Long Service Medal: Medal for Long Marital Life: Afghanistan Star: Iraq Star: Cross for War 1918-21: . Silvered centre disc is well detailed, attached to body via 3 small rivets. France: 1916 Verdun Medal . We shall never see their like again'. Dates 1918- 1928 below. Very nice original by FRITZ KOHM, METALLWARENFBK PFORZHEIM', serial number impressed: 17384. Metal can deteriorate under extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Skip to main content. This can unnecessarily scratch it and can cause additional damage to the aging metal. The reverse is plain aside for a two line inscription "WOJSKO POLSKIE" (Polish Army). Actively support the peaceful activities of the Polish Army in the international arena. The modern Polish state, or Third Polish Republic, was founded in 1989. www.identifymedals.com Identify Medals All rights reserved - 2022, The Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, The Military Order Of The Duchy Of Warsaw, The Commemorative Medal For the War 1918-1921, The Medal for Merit to Culture Gloria Artis, The Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, The Order of the Builders of Peoples Poland, The Home Army Cross or Armia Krajowa Cross. 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Original WWII US Army Military Pin Collection of US Army Sargeant Louis J. Jurkiewicz who entered into active service on April 28, 1943 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Enamelled Polish Air Force symbol (white and red) in form of the checkerboard within laurel wreath to obverse. Dark blue enamelled cross within yellow enamelled border. VintagePorcKelebek (17) $29.01 FREE shipping WWII Polish Combatants' Association Commemorative Medal GibsonsVintageShop (655) $18.50 Lot 10 religious medal vintagereligious (810) $16.74 Including: (1) WWI - WWII US Army 9 mini medals bar. Please. Maker marked to nut: 'Z. During the Second World War the Poles had their forces partly in the West and partly in the Soviet Union. Ref: Stela - fig. Before you actually wipe and clean your medals, soak them in a bowl of lemon-lime soda. Some metal-cleaning chemicals contain bleach which can completely discolor the ribbon. Wesolowski book Fig.483 (note that originals did not have green enamels as specified by Mr. Wesolowski). Ribbons with inscription to bottom (OBRONCOM PRZEMYSLA). 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! Medal in white metal, silvered finish. There were the British, French and the Italian units present. With the right solvents and cleaning techniques, you can preserve your medals and have them looking as good as new for the years to come.