Poland, Second Republic. Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, Type II Republic of and marked “Ges

and marked “Ges

Wilhelm Ernst (209x332mm

sunwheel-style mobile swastika

The dates possibly signify the time the recipient of the decoration flew for the aforementioned unit

demonstrating only minor age-related signs of discolouration

Poland, Second Republic. Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, Type II Republic of and marked “Ges(Krzy Zasugi RP). Instituted in 1923. In silver with red and white enamels, foreign made for a ribbon bar, concave reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and was awarded for outstanding public and professional service to the Republic. Civilians, military personnel, as well as foreigners were