Post navigation Original ribbon faded. i use silver dip on a cotton bud. Item # Pol-113 *SOLD*, 'Knights of Death' Cross of Valour of General S. Bulak-Balachowicz. Conferred for long service in the armed forces, police, fire service, education, justice, central or local administration; awarded for 30, 20 and 10 years of service respectively. White enamelled cross, blue/red/white enamelled disk and superimpsed (with 2 prongs each) crown/Royal cipher to center. I cannot believe there is such a thing as a soldier who doesn't know how to polish something. Shows age and wear. Reverse is plain with letters RP (Republic of Poland). Hard to find in North America. Post/nut for fastening. Item # Pol-16. $20.62, $27.50 We recommend this service be carried out at the same time as having your medals re-mounted or framed. For those who keep remembrance about people of Polish nationality or Polish citizens of other nationalities who are victims of Soviet crimes, Nazi German crimes, nationalist crimes or other crimes against peace, humanity or war crimes, in the period from November 8, 1917, until July 31, 1990. Rare variation with attribution to 15th anniversary of organizing the Army (this area on the reverse is normally blank). Ribbons are made from fabric that doesnt do well with too much heat and dry conditions. Fitted with correct replacement ribbon. 1951. To maintain regular temperatures, store your medals in a cardboard box. Invasion! Prior to 1914 Poland was not an independent country and the Red Cross could not officially be formed. Item # Pol-40 *SOLD*, 1920, Officer's badge of 20th Lancers Regiment (of King Jan III Sobieski). Early type. The contract also provides a technical and training package and ammunition for . Superb quality. Appears to be in Alpaca. Commemorative Medal for Overseas Missions This obscure women's organization was founded by Helena Paderewska on October 31, 1917 and served in France during the Great War providing aid and hospital services to Gen.Haller's soldiers (and others as well). Medal Cleaning Product Description 2.50 Our team of medal specialists can clean your full size or miniature medals using a variety of techniques. For most part it was what remained of the Austrian first line of defense against Russia. Number of volunteers from various countries fought during this conflict on Republican side. There are several documents with them also, i have pictured them as well. Czar Nicholas, associated by Polish patriots with the suppression of the Polish Rebellion of 1830-1831 and with a repressive policy toward Poland, died in 1855. Guaranteed original. Very good condition. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Regimental Blazers, Blazer Badges and Buttons Etc. *SOLD*, Medal for long service, 20 years. Eyelet shows much age with green patina and darkening. Ineffective? Regulationamaranth ribbon of 40mm with 3mm light blue stripes to edges. Seem original attachment was replaced by a stick pin. Fantastic eagle affixed to the cross. Item # Pol-91 *Sold*, Badge of 3rd Mounted Rifle Regiment (of Hetman Czarnecki). Die-struck in bronze. JK Militaria offering Polish militaria, orders, medals and badges from WW1, WW2 and earlier. Obverse containing an arm holding raised sword within laurel wreath. Medal for the . While not officially recognized as Polish award, it is best catalogued as such and is shown in most of the standard Polish reference materials. Original Price $65.00 Reverse of a peasant plowing, foliage to sides. 28mm x 60mm. Ribbon appears to be of age and shows wear (especially evident to the metallic gilt borders). Considered rare. Renee is professional, knowledgeable, experienced, personable, and energetic. Rarely seen badge, worn on breast. Enamels in perfect condition. A classic! Polish military decoration awarded to a person who "has demonstrated deeds of valor and courage on the battlefield.". I will post a link to pictures. 'There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe a Princess Coronation locomotive in full cry. VintagePorcKelebek (17) $29.01 FREE shipping WWII Polish Combatants' Association Commemorative Medal GibsonsVintageShop (655) $18.50 Lot 10 religious medal vintagereligious (810) $16.74 Item # Pol-85 *SOLD*, Badge of 33rd Light Artillery Division. Kapral Corporal OR-4 st.kpr. Item # Pol-19*SOLD*, Commemorative medal for members (Polish) of the International Brigades in Spain during 1936-39 Civil War. Some light darkening. Services to the Polish armed forces in peacekeeping or other international operations, and for studies in Polish military history. Good detail. Wrap them with a soft cloth and store them away from sunlight. JavaScript is disabled. Multi part construction. Very good condition. Shows wear and age. Most wonderful example in silvered bronze with enamels intact. If you'd like a rare RC item - this is as rare as it gets!! Rhodesia: 1939-1945 WWII Medal Catalogue: n/a Add to Cart. Read product reviews and use our price comparison shopbot to find the best deal on VIROYA Military Fighter Alloy . 43.4mm x 43.4mm. Please note that most of the insignia commonly found on the market are copies or forgeries (often offered as "unknown" or "Russian/German/Freikorps"). Dark blue enamelled cross within yellow enamelled border. Center of white enamelled eagle, date to top (4.X. Black, red and white enamels on silver plated bronze. Good news! Contributed to the popularization of the history and tradition of the Polish Army on the international arena. Nicely vaulted. All original. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Hootch LE 5 Jul 2005 #10 Avt. Help identify medals for a Polish soldiers Grandson please [7] - History ~ 2011; Polish Military Medals, WWI era found in Detroit [9] - History ~ 2011; Claiming Zachowek from Australia [11] - Law ~ 2022; I'm currently living with a Pole who has been claiming benefits in the UK [35] - UK, Ireland ~ 2012 35mm in diameter. Original WWII US Army Military Pin Collection of US Army Sargeant Louis J. Jurkiewicz who entered into active service on April 28, 1943 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Nice example. No chance of getting ammonia-based cleaners anywhere near your ribbons either! Excellent example of this rather obsure award. This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 02:49. NOTE, this item was lost/stolen in transit - please notify us if it is circulating on the market. 36mm in diameter. Most of them are awarded by the Polish Army, but some of them are civilian decorations that may be worn by the military personnel. Issued to Poles arriving from America that jointed Polish Army in France under command of Gen. J.Haller during WW1. VintagePorcKelebek. Works a treat and doesnt get any on the ribbons. Medal instituted in 1928. English made, most likely by Spink. Guaranteed original. Nicely stylized foliage scrolls next to coat of arms. Reverse of a peasant plowing, foliage to sides. [3] On the ribbon bar a gold vertical bar is worn in the center for the gold medal and a silver vertical bar is worn in the center for the silver medal. Olszewski, Grawer, Warszawa' - this is most likely a replacement plate.. 35mm wide. Item # Pol-110 *SOLD*, Gold Merit Cross with Swords. Degrease the medal by dipping it in a small jar of acetone (available from a chemist or hardware store) then wipe it with a cotton bud. Bestowed for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service. - Gruppo Speciale Artiglieria 8 Regg.to Camp. Great condition. 1951. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. I then use a yellow duster to remove the majority of the remains of the Silvo, and then finish off with a small ball of cotton wool. For intricate crevices, avoid wipes and use cotton buds or cotton swabs. Item # Pol-109 *SOLD*. Warszawa, Bielanska16) - . Very nice badge, guaranteed original. Cross with separately applied eagle center (via 2 small rivets). Original variant ribbon (white with red center stripe), one of three variations allowed. These medals were awarded alongside the Victory Medal. National Defense Medal-goldplated (French language "Mdaille de la Dfense nationale") 1st class with a bar, two French military badges with red and blue enamels and polish medal. These includes all sorts of veteran pins and other interesting items. Services to the Polish armed forces by foreign civilian and military personnel, Medal of the National Education Commission. Regimental badges. Diamond shaped badge with red enamelled border, crossed swords. Item # Ita-379 *SOLD*, Polish National Railroad Emergency, Sanitary Services and Rescue badge - Lwow. Shop by category. Great detail. Appers to be bronze. Medal for Sacrifice and Courage: Long Service Medal: Medal for Long Marital Life: Afghanistan Star: Iraq Star: Cross for War 1918-21: . I believe all are scarce as few were issued and many had been destroyed during the wars. The ribbons, often silk, are highly susceptible to fading. This piece measures 43mm. North Staffordshire Regiment who died 26/11/1916 LOOS MEMORIAL France. Mounted medals are not suitable to be cleaned. Note there are copies on the market, those are said to have couple of particular minor differences from the original. All original. 4-armed cross with letters DOW to top arm, W.P. Medieval style sword with broken chains and small Polish flag upon black enamelled cross. *SOLD*, 1918-1921 War commemorative medal in bronze. Awarded for military and state sanctioned branches of civil service, e.g. It was part of the underground organization just before war ended. Enamels intact. Try it. Its only fitting to keep and preserve them as well as you can so that you can proudly look back at your accomplishments. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Beautiful example, light wear. Very similar to type 15 - page 198 (G. Krogulec, Krzy Walecznych) but exact match not found. France: 1916 Verdun Medal CAD $20.00. One thing to note, if you have a Queens Golden Jubilee medal, dont get any form of polish on it. Original 'hardware' intact. There is a name (engraved) on the reverse: " OBST. Dont see this option? Medal released in the West. The 1944 types had eagle uncrowned. Scrub the medal gently with a soft toothbrush if it is very dirty. The "Lockdown Files": Telegraph publish Matt Hancock's pandemic WhatsApp messages. Nut marked by maker: St. Ziemski, Warszawa. 1918/1919 Defenders of Eastern Borders commemorative badge, also known as the 'Orleta' badge (Eaglets). Center disk of Marshal Pilsudski's head surrounded by regimental badges (clockwise from left) of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Brigade of Legions during WW1. The order of precedence is: 6 orders (order) in specific order of precedence (see table below); other orders in order they were received; 12 crosses (krzy), 3 medals (medal) and 6 stars (gwiazda) in specific order of precedence; other crosses and awards in order they were received. police. Rarely seen badge and in remarkable condition. Learn more. Ribbon is most interesting since it is combined from moire (watermarked) maroon base and edge stripes stitched in place. 59; S. Oberleitner - page 150. 36.5mm x 36.5mm. Awarded to military personnel for actions in peacetime. Initial order is said have arrived on April 14, 1921. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for POLAND / POLISH ARMY WAR MEDALS X 4 at the best online prices at eBay! masking tape prevents polish from getting on the ribbon. Item # Us-18. Very good condition. Polish Armed Forces in the West Military Action Cross: Auschwitz Cross: Medal for the War of 1939: Silesian Uprising Cross: Great Poland Uprising Cross: Click here for more ribbons: According to the best single source on the subject (book by G.Krogulec: "Krzyz Walecznych"), such combined ribbons were commonly observed on these early crosses as nobody could supply the proper (as per statutes) one-piece ribbon stock on time with these early awards. Leave the medals in the mixture for at least an hour. 4.5 out of 5 stars (22) $ 29.63. The linear thread pattern was poorly constructed and fractured easily (this was a common factor to most of firm's ribbons of the period as supplied on many decorations of various countries). If you simply leave them lying around, sulfur mixes with the metal and produces tarnish, rust, and other substances that lead to degradation. 2nd issue, made by J. Knedler. (Will not be published) Old screw for fastening. PRL Cross of Merit Silver and National Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Rare award. Best example we've ever handled. Most of these decorations ceased to be awarded; some were awarded before the World War II only, and some in the People's Republic of Poland only; order of some of them was changed by law. Item # Pol-43. Backplate thoroughly hallmarked: "EWIDENCJA ORLAT, LWOW, Wl. Most are documented in a Book by W. Stela: 'Polish honor and commemorative badges 1914 1921'. Rare, unmarked variety. For recognition of military or police personnel. Cotton buds are easy to use and effective when it comes to cleaning tiny, narrow corners on the surface. A bit of search revealed that he was a commanding officer of the 7th Uhlans during WW1! Original Price $11.08 Awarded to foreigners for contributing to good foreign relations. - Ospedaletto da Campo N.ro 40 Badge in bronze, silver plating worn in places. Not numbered (this is proper) Item # Pol-12 *SOLD*, Air Force medal. Her . Original ribbon. Choose the options youd like for the order. PINGAT INDAH KERJA BAIK (MEDAL FOR SERVICE TO THE STATE) PINGAT JASA KEBAKTIAN (MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL) BULGARIA ORDER OF THE MADARA KONNIK CAMBODIA MEDAL OF LABOUR NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MEDAL ROYAL ORDER OF CAMBODIA ROYAL ORDER OF SAHAMETREI ROYAL ORDER OF SOWATHARA CANADA GENERAL CAMPAIGN STAR WITH 'ISAF' BAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE DECORATIONS No ribbon, we have some replacement 'Western' type ribbon if one desires.42.5mm x 48mm. 61.5mm x 41.3mm. Background Military records identify individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. To clean or not to clean. A Miniature Polish Medal for the Tenth Year of the People's Republic 1944-1954 $55 View EU8510 Add to Compare Two Polish Miniature Medals $60 View EU8511 Add to Compare Two Polish Miniature Medals $50 View EU8551 Add to Compare Four Polish Miniature Medals $65 View EU8695 Add to Compare Four Polish Medals & Awards $125 View EU8697 Add to Compare Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Item # Pol-17. With the right solvents and cleaning techniques, you can preserve your medals and have them looking as good as new for the years to come. 1920 Cross of Valour, type 1. Some damage to red enamel but only couple tiny chips. Appears to be made in alpaca. Shows age and light wear. Gilding to #33 and crossed cannons still good. 34mm in diameter. Fill out the requested information. Showing wear and age. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1393 WW2 POLISH MEDALS RIBBONS BAR POLAND at the best online prices at eBay! Reverse shows excellent patina, number engraved to the bottom '1839'. Badge lightly vaulted. For extraordinary achievements in defense of the Rights of the Child. National crowned eagle within stylized rye stalks. $21.19, $24.93 Between the arms of the cross are stylized rays. Very good detail to this rare piece. Such awards were mostly presented for the 1920 Polish-Soviet conflict, Polish-Ukrainian war 1919-1920; also soldiers of the Great War (WW1) - mainly Polish "Legions" in Austro-Hungary, Russia and in France. Wonderful condition appears to be an un-issued stock. Lightly gilded, enamels with some spider cracking and 2 small chips. Shows age and some wear. Cross is nicely vaulted. The above post may contain words & attitudes that were a product of their time. Awarded to members of anti-communist opposition movement in. Beautiful piece and getting hard to obtain lately. Ministry of Defence award since 2008. Majority of gilding remains. Great details to eagle. Merit cross with swords in 1st class (gold) was scarcely awarded but no exact numbers can be verified (except those pertaining to some Polish units after 1942). These bronze eagles were made in Lublin (city in Eastern Poland) in 1944-45. Most gilding is gone. Item # Pol-86 *SOLD*, Could be of interest to collectors of Polish medals -, Email us with questions or to place orders. (II) between July and November 1958 when United States military forces were engaged in military operations in and around Beirut. Guardian Medal of the Places of National Remembrance, Medal of the 10th Anniversary of Independence. Item # Pol-32 *SOLD*, Medal for long service, 20 years. . Firm of Huguenin (in Switzerland) provided first stock of proper ribbon. Civil award for risking one's life to save another's. Solid construction, maker on nut: 'A. Writing to edge: Bojownikow Niepodleglosci. . Awarded to members of some 40 firefighter units operating in the Cieszyn region in Silesia. Medals. Replacement screw fastener, maker marked to nut (A. Nagalski Ska. This lot of 28 Polish pins, medals, and patches all appear to be from WWII and are from one man's estate. The Polish Land Forces utilizes a rank structure that is similar to both neighbors Russia and Ukraine. . Sadly, it is impossible to trace impressed numbers to an individual. 40mm x 40mm. Actively support the peaceful activities of the Polish Army in the international arena. Great design. The cleaning of medals is up to you, polish them with silvo and brasso if you want, wash with soapy water if you want. This is not mine -- it came from a previous thread -- but apparently a pencil eraser does the trick. (1) French Militaire medal. Inscribed to center: 'Za saslugi dla sprawy Polskiej, zwiazek zolnierzy kresowych 1956-XV-1971'. Some light scratches to obverse and light edge damage (around eyelet area). Magnification reveals numerous mint-made vertical die polish lines in the fields on each side. Including: (1) WWI - WWII US Army 9 mini medals bar. German Collectable Military Medals, WWI Collectable Medals 1914-1918, WWII Collectable Medals 1939-1945, Japanese . The VIRTUTI MILITARI is functional equivalent to the American Medal of Honor, the German Pour le Mrite, or the British Victoria Cross, being the highest purely military award for gallantry. 37.5mm x 37.8mm. Fair to good condition. Conferred for long service in the armed forces, police, fire service, education, justice, central or local administration; awarded for 30, 20 and 10 years of service respectively. There are bundles of rays between the arms of the cross. Gilded bronze cross with blue enamelled arms. Obverse featuring Marshal Pilsudski. Medal in bronze by Whitehead-Hoag (marked in relief on reverse). National mint. Ministry of Defence award since 2008. 1st type of the badge (as authorized in 1921). DAONPHARI Military Fighter Alloy Die Cast Model, 1/48 Scale Polish Air Force MIG-29 Fighter Model, Adult Toys And Decorations Collection: The light meter model is a finished product without installation. If youve removed the ribbons before cleaning the medals, reattach them. Reverse has names of different towns (camps) where PoW's were held. Cross is numbered to reverse '22044'. There were only approximately 1200 of these awarded, making it a pretty tough find. Above all else, Renee is generous with her gifts, never hesitating to coach, teach, guide, and cheer on. 1920 inscription. Guaranteed original. Issued to Poles who were interned during WW1. 8 Look Look at the medal under the light once more to check that all the detail is clean. Buy WWI Militaria Polish Medals products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! The ribbon bar of the bronze medal is unadorned. Shows age, no damage. Comes with original paper pouch of issue (maker's logo and stamped 'Srebro 800').