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 Ion Postolache
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| General Description : | Cross of Merit. Instituted in 1923 to recognize meritorious acts in benefit to Poland by civilians, military personnel and foreigners. It was awarded for bravery, military service, cultural contributions, philanthropy and various other accomplishments. It has three classes: 1st in gold, 2nd in silver and 3rd in solid bronze. "PRL" on obverse. Gold and silver crosses have red enameled arms and a white enameled circle on the front. Multiple awards denoted with a bar on the ribbon. Most earlier issues are hallmarked and/or numbered on the reverse. Later issues may have plain reverse. The arms and rays of the cross are separated by cuts, which makes them easy to identify. Some privately purchased issues do not have the arms and rays cut out, but usually have a maker's stamp on the reverse. On a crimson ribbon with two pale blue stripes. |
| Material | Silver |
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