Cross of Independence
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Cross of Independence (Polish: Krzyż Niepodległości) was the second highest Polish military decoration between World Wars I and II. It was awarded to individuals who had fought actively for the independence of Poland, and was released in three classes.[1]
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Quick Facts Cross of Independence Krzyż Niepodległości, Awarded for ...
Cross of Independence Krzyż Niepodległości | |
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Awarded for | Heroically fighting for the independence of Poland |
Country | Second Polish Republic |
Presented by | the President of Poland |
Status | Obsolete |
Established | 29 October 1930 |
Total | Cross with Swords 1818 Cross 7917 Medal 51,735 |
Ribbon bar of the Cross with Swords | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Polonia Restituta |
Next (lower) | Cross of Valour |
Related | Order of the Cross of Independence Cross of Freedom and Solidarity |
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