History

The Order of the Cross of Independence was established by the Republic of Poland in 2010 as a continuation of the Cross of Independence established in 1930. It is conferred upon those who freely provided service in defence of the independence of the Polish nation from 1939-1956.

The I Class Cross is conferred upon those who demonstrated extreme devotion to Polish independence through participation in armed combat.

The I Class Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Independence Fighters.”