Cross of Merit for Bravery
- Cross of Merit for Bravery
Infobox Military Award
name=Cross of Merit for Bravery
caption=The current version of the Cross of Merit for Bravery
awarded_by=the Republic of Poland
type=Single grade medal
eligibility=Personnel in the military or certain civilian agencies
for=Selfless bravery in the defense of law, national borders, and the life and property of citizens in especially difficult circumstances
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status=Currently awarded
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established=March 7, 1928
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higher=Cross of Merit
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lower=Medal for Sacrifice and Courage
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caption2=The ribbon of the medal
The Cross of Merit for Bravery ( _pl. Krzyż Zasługi za Dzielność) is a Polish medal awarded for selfless bravery in the defense of law, national borders, and the life and property of citizens in especially difficult circumstances.
It was established on March 7, 1928 as a military grade of the Cross of Merit. The medal was awarded until World War II and was not recognized by the post-war government. On October 16, 1992 the medal was reintroduced and is currently awarded to police officers, firefighters, and several military and civilian agencies involved in intelligence or security.
The obverse bears the words "Za Dzielność" ("Polish: For Bravery") and the letters RP for Republic of Poland.
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