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Cross of Merit 
Current version of Gold Cross of MeritAwarded by Republic of Poland Type Medal awarded in three grades: Golden, Silver, and Bronze Awarded for Exemplary public service or humanitarian work that goes above and beyond the call of duty Status Currently awarded Statistics Established June 23, 1923 First awarded November 11, 1923 Precedence Next (higher) Cross of Merit with Swords Next (lower) Military Cross of Merit with Swords,
Air Force Cross of Merit with Swords,
Navy Cross of Merit with SwordsThe Cross of Merit (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi) is a Polish civil state award established on June 23, 1923, to recognize services to the state.
The Order has three grades:
1. Gold Cross of Merit 
2. Silver Cross of Merit 
3. Bronze Cross of Merit 
At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awarded to citizens who went beyond the call of duty in their work for the country and society as a whole.
See also
Polish state orders, decorations, and medals Order of the White Eagle · Virtuti Militari · Order of Polonia Restituta · Order of the Military Cross · Order of the Cross of Independence · Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland · Cross of Valour · Military Cross · Cross of Merit for Bravery · Cross of Merit with Swords · Cross of Freedom and Solidarity · Cross of Merit · Military Cross of Merit with Swords · Air Force Cross of Merit with Swords · Navy Cross of Merit with Swords · Military Cross of Merit · Air Force Cross of Merit · Navy Cross of Merit · Medal for Sacrifice and Courage · Medal for Long Service · Medal for Long Marital Life · StarsCategories:- Orders, decorations, and medals of Poland
- Awards established in 1923
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