Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Iii Class Commander, C.1925 Archive and commanded the 169th Howitzer

and commanded the 169th Howitzer Battery

marked "800" (silver) with the national mark (Reichsmark) of a crescent moon and crown with maker mark insignia on the reverse of the handle

measuring 274 mm (w) x 259 mm (h)

Demonstrating a moderate patina which affords the exterior with an authentic antiquarian appearance

Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Iii Class Commander, C.1925 Archive and commanded the 169th Howitzer(Order Odrodzenia Polski). Instituted in 1921. Type I (1918 1939). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, type I with "1918" reverse, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, a few of the ball finials bent back, scattered gilt wear, accompanied by a replacement full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red cloth exterior, marked with the order's insignia on the lid, inside lid in white