Cross of Valour (Poland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cross of ValourKrzyż Walecznych |
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The People's Republic of Poland version of the medal and ribbon.
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| Awarded by the President of Poland | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Type | Single-grade medal. |
| Awarded for | Deeds of valour and courage on the field of battle. |
| Status | In the award system but a wartime decoration only |
| Description | Obverse bears the words, "NA POLU CHWAŁY" ("ON THE FIELD OF GLORY"), while the reverse bears the word, "WALECZNYM" ("TO THE VALIANT"), and the date "1920" or "1944," depending on date of institution. |
| Clasps | denotes subsequent awards |
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| Established | 11 August 1920. |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. |
| Next (lower) | Military Cross. |
 Polish-Soviet War period medal |
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The Cross of Valour (Polish: Krzyż Walecznych) is a Polish military decoration.
- Zdzislaw P. Wesolowski, Polish Orders, Medals, Badges and Insignia: Military and Civilian Decorations, 1705–1985, Miami, 1986.
See also
In Spanish: Cruz del Valor para niños
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