Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Archive measuring 28 mm

measuring 28 mm

of which 73 were recaptured

and dated “1916” below

minus the rear turret appears to have falled (fallen) off before the aircraft hit the ground

he was placed with H

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Archive measuring 28 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