Set of three Polish medals including Silver Cross of Merit PRL and WWII commemorative awards.
Key Information:
• Country: Poland
• Type: Military and civil decorations, set of 3
• Medal 1: Silver Cross of Merit (PRL)
• Medal 2: Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945
• Medal 3: Medal for Sacrifice and Courage
• Dimensions: approx. 47.94 × 44.98 mm (Cross of Merit)
• Diameter: approx. 33.66 mm (Victory and Freedom Medal)
• Diameter: approx. 36.02 mm (Sacrifice and Courage Medal)
• Original ribbons present
Medal Design:
Silver Cross of Merit – PRL
Red enamel cross with silver rays between the arms and central medallion with the monogram “PRL” (Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa – Polish People’s Republic).
Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945
Obverse shows the Polish eagle surrounded by the inscription “KRAJOWA RADA NARODOWA.”
Reverse inscription reads:
“RP ZWYCIĘSTWO I WOLNOŚĆ 9.V.1945”
translated as “Republic of Poland – Victory and Freedom – 9 May 1945.”
Medal for Sacrifice and Courage
Obverse depicts two figures symbolizing rescue and assistance.
Reverse inscription reads:
“ZA OFIARNOŚĆ I ODWAGĘ W OBRONIE ŻYCIA I MIENIA”
translated as “For Sacrifice and Courage in Defense of Life and Property.”
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Light wear and patina visible
• Original ribbons present
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Silver Cross of Merit (PRL version) was awarded during the Polish People’s Republic period (1952–1989) for meritorious service to the state or society.
The Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945 was instituted in 1945 to commemorate Poland’s participation in the Allied victory in World War II.
The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage, established in 1960, was awarded for acts of bravery in saving human life or protecting property.
These decorations represent different aspects of Polish awards from the post-World War II and communist era (1945–1989).
Summary:
A collectible set of three Polish medals including the Silver Cross of Merit PRL, the Victory and Freedom 1945 medal, and the Medal for Sacrifice and Courage, all with original ribbons.