Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Archive 9 mm x 68 mm

9 mm x 68 mm

Silver gilt with black and white enamels

on a Luftwaffe grey wool backer

original ribbon with hanger inscribed "1914-1915"

as the impact with the ground did not rendering him unconscious

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Archive 9 mm x 68 mm""Sbebrny Krzyz Zaslugi"". Instituted in 1923. Type I. In silver with red and white enamels, number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked ""SREBRNY KRZYZ ZASLUGI"" on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and awarded for outstanding public and