Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude awarded to Reserve Sergeant Paffrath

awarded to Reserve Sergeant Paffrath of Fußartillerie-Battalion 39 (3

(Dienstabzeichen)

A Miniature First War Distinguished Flying Cross

A set of well preserved

Along both sides of the outer pant legs is a 39 mm wide tress

Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude awarded to Reserve Sergeant Paffrath(Krzyz Zaslugi RP). Instituted in 1923. Fullsize: in bronze, measuring 40 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: in bronze, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon. Together, extremely fine. Footnote: At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awarded to citizens who