Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Hold showing some age on the

showing some age on the outside

gilt zinc with red and white enamels

light crazing on the visor and extensive sweat staining on the leather sweatband

in order to enlisted for Second World War service

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Hold showing some age on the""Sbebrny Krzyz Zaslugi"". Instituted in 1923. Type I. In silver with red and white enamels, number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked ""SREBRNY KRZYZ ZASLUGI"" on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and awarded for outstanding public and