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The Cross of Valour (Polish: Krzyż Walecznych) is a Polish military decoration. It was introduced by the Council of National Defense on 11 August 1920. It is awarded to an individual who "has demonstrated deeds of valour and courage on the field of battle." It may be awarded to the same person up to four times. [1]
Pages in category "Recipients of the Cross of Valour (Poland)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 367 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Cross on Silesian Ribbon of Valour and Merit: 1921 Cross of Military Merits of Central Lithuania: 1922 Medal za Ratowanie Ginących Life Saving Medal: 1928 Army Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45: 1945 Air Force Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Lotniczy za Wojnę 1939-45: 1945 Navy Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Morski za Wojnę 1939 ...
Recipients of the Cross of Independence (2 C, 120 P) Recipients of the Cross of Merit with Swords (Poland) (40 P) Recipients of the Cross of Valour (Poland) (366 P)
Initially, he was an investigating officer in the prosecutor's office of the 2nd Army, then the 1st Military District. From 1946 a member of the Polish Workers' Party and following its union with the Socialist Party in December 1948 he became a member of the ruling Polish United Workers' Party. On December 31, 1945, by order of the Supreme ...
Sir Edmund Hillary wearing the Commander's Cross in 2004. The order was established by an act of 10 April 1974, as the Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic (Order Zasługi Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej). [2]
Polish Cross of Valour Stanisław Jackowski (4 December 1881 – 5 February 1929) was an early pioneer of armoured warfare during the Polish-Soviet war of 1919–1921. He was the first ever Polish tank officer or crew member to be awarded the Virtuti Militari (Silver Cross-V No 3380).
Commander's Cross, Class II: "for a commander who has achieved a notable tactical victory or a valorous and successful defense of a difficult position." Knight's Cross – Class III: for officers, NCOs, and ordinary soldiers, previously awarded the Golden Cross, for acts of outstanding bravery, risk of life or outstanding command over his troops.