Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Buy Now four Navy Nurse Sleeve Insignias

four Navy Nurse Sleeve Insignias (all have a silver and gold-colored bullion wire fouled anchor and acorn nurse insignia

He had served in the Militia with the 4th East Surrey Regiment and was discharged by purchase

the wreath itself is crossed by the rifle with its bayonet pointing upwards from lower right to the upper left

Three months later

Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Buy Now four Navy Nurse Sleeve InsigniasKrzy Bitwy pod Lenino. Instituted in 1988. In silvered metal, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h), light surface wear on the obverse, rust evident on the reverse, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by Act of Parliament of May 16, 1988 and awarded to surviving participants in the Battle of Lenino, October 12 13, 1943. The battle was significant in being the first engagement fought by the Soviet backed Polish Peoples Army