Greater Poland Uprising Cross (1957-1989)

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SKU: 02.POL.0136.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

  • Greater Poland Uprising Cross (1957-1989) Obverse and Reverse

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Poland
  • Composition
    Bronze/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1918 1919 Rev: POWSTANCOM WIELKOPOLSKIM PRL
  • Size
    36x36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Greater Poland Uprising Cross (1957-1989) image is attributed to the Republic of Poland and is used in the public domain according to Article 4, Case 2 of the Polish Copyright Law Act of February 4, 1994. It was sourced from the Resolution of the Council of State published on February 1, 1957. See the following page for more information: http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WMP19570130091

History


The Greater Poland Uprising Cross was established in 1957. It was awarded to armed combatants of the Greater Poland Uprising of 1918-1919 and was also awarded posthumously. It was administered by the Council of State until 1989 and was subsequently awarded by the Republic of Poland for a short period before it was officially discontinued in 1999.

There are two versions of the Bronze Cross that differ in inscription. The first features initials that stand for "Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa" (Polish People's Republic) and the second features initials that stand for "Rzeczpospolita Polska" (Republic of Poland). Both versions feature an additional inscription that translates to "To the Insurgents of Greater Poland."

The second version is listed in the Medals & Decorations of the Third Polish Republic (1989-).

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