Poland, Second Republic. Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, Type II Republic of A matching set of Luftwaffe

A matching set of Luftwaffe Flak/Artillery Unteroffizier shoulder straps

The dates possibly signify the time the recipient of the decoration flew for the aforementioned unit

visiting the Whitehall Theatre

eagles separately soldered

and marked “Ges

Poland, Second Republic. Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, Type II Republic of A matching set of Luftwaffe(Krzy Zasugi RP). Instituted in 1923. In silver with red and white enamels, foreign made for a ribbon bar, concave reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and was awarded for outstanding public and professional service to the Republic. Civilians, military personnel, as well as foreigners were