Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Archive and Victory Medal (666258 PTE

and Victory Medal (666258 PTE

Gilt die-stamped tombac

the underside of the cotton lining on the left side exposes a maker label" "PROSER BROS

Taylor was assigned to the 100 squadron at RAF Grimsby on September 10

marked “35” on the reverse

Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Archive and Victory Medal (666258 PTEKrzy Bitwy pod Lenino. Instituted in 1988. In silvered metal, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h), light surface wear on the obverse, rust evident on the reverse, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by Act of Parliament of May 16, 1988 and awarded to surviving participants in the Battle of Lenino, October 12 13, 1943. The battle was significant in being the first engagement fought by the Soviet backed Polish Peoples Army