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Cross of Merit with Swords
Bronze grade of current Cross of Merit with Swords.
TypeMedal awarded in three grades: Gold, Silver, Bronze.
Awarded forDeeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances.
Country Poland
Presented bythe President of Poland
StatusIn the award system but a wartime decoration only
EstablishedOctober 19, 1942
Precedence
Next (higher)Cross of Merit for Bravery
Next (lower)Cross of Merit

The Cross of Merit with Swords (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi z Mieczami) is a Polish military award established October 19, 1942, by the Polish Government in Exile.

Criteria

The Cross of Merit with Swords is awarded for deeds of bravery and valor during time of war not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances. The cross may be awarded twice in each grade to the same person (since 1992; earlier it has could be awarded four times).[1]

Grades

The Order has three grades:[1]

1. Gold Cross of Merit with Swords
2. Silver Cross of Merit with Swords
3. Bronze Cross of Merit with Swords
Ribbon bars of the Cross of Merit with Swords
Gold Cross Silver Cross Bronze Cross
model 1942 awarded first time
awarded twice
awarded three times
awarded four times
model 1992 awarded first time
awarded twice

Recipients

References

  1. ^ a b "Odznaczenia wojenne". Prezydent (in Polish). Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. ^ Letter from Ministry of Defence, 11 June 2003
  3. ^ Polish General Staff S Gano Col. Deputy Chief of Staff
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