Cross of Merit with Swords

Cross of Merit with Swords

Infobox Military Award
name=Cross of Merit with Swords


caption= Bronze grade of current Cross of Merit with Swords.
awarded_by=Republic of Poland
type=Medal awarded in three grades: Gold, Silver, Bronze.
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for=Deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances.
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established=October 19, 1942
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higher=Cross of Valor
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The Cross of Merit with Swords ( _pl. Krzyż Zasługi z Mieczami) is a Polish medal established October 19, 1942, by the Polish Government in Exile and awarded for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances.

The Order has three grades:


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