Philippines, Republic. A Distinguished Conduct Star, C.1960 United Republic of Commander Cross

Commander Cross

A Polish Medal for the Tenth Anniversary of the People's Republic 1944-1954 - Silver with red and white enamels

maker marked "BONNER FAHNENFAB BONN/RH" on the reverse

the reverse with a central dove on a radiant background

It was expanded to recognize members of a military who served with South Korea during the Korean War

Philippines, Republic. A Distinguished Conduct Star, C.1960 United Republic of Commander CrossInstituted in 1939. Two piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red, white and green enamels, the centrepiece illustrating a heraldic sea lion holding a dagger in its right hand, with two upright cannons, joined by a yoke and flanking a cluster of five arrows below, resting upon a five pointed star with ball finials, the star backed by a wreath, measuring 47 mm (w) x 88 mm (h) inclusive of its Sampaguita open ended wreath suspension with