65, 67, 68 POLAND POLISH 1921 ORDER OF SILESIA GRAND CROSS SET COMPLETE, The set consists of the 75mm grand cross medal, four piece 80mm breast star badge and a four piece 55mm breast star badge with a sash. One of rarest Polish decorations established by the Upper Silesian Military Authority and awarded to high ranking officers, foreigners and diplomates who made an outstanding contribution to the victory of the Silesian Uprising in returning the Silesian region to Poland from Germany. The grand cross medal was worn on a sash with the large star in formal wear. The small star was worn on uniforms and civilian attaire. The set was made by Wabia Wabinski. The six piece grand cross is hallmarked on reverse with the maker name. It was made in sterling silver with superb quality and enamels. Extremely rare original medal especially in this condition. The item “#65,67,68 POLAND SILESIAN ORDER GRAND CROSS MEDAL COMPLETE SET, 1921 very rare” is in sale since Tuesday, July 22, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Ft Lauderdale. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
#632 POLAND POLISH KRAKOW AIR FORCE SCHOOL BADGE. 1919 Silver gilt worn super enamels. Superb quality 2 piece design large size badge. Badge hallmarked with screw back disk to maker Grylewicz, very rare. The only one of its kind that I have ever seen in 40 years of collecting. For additional information about Polish decorations, see POLISH ORDERS, BADGES AND INSIGNIA. The item “#632 POLAND KRAKOW POLISH AIR FORCE SCHOOL BADGE, 1919″ is in sale since Sunday, July 13, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Ft Lauderdale. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
#26 POLISH POLAND ORDER OF THE VIRTUTI MILITARI. A three part construction with gold gilt and enameled medal cross. Superb quality on original Swiss made ribbon. Very rare original made in 1921 by Krupski and Matulewicz who made 170 3rd classes for the Ministry of Military Affairs. It is the only higher class pre WWII VM available on the market. It should belong to a person who charishes the true meaning of this superb decoration. Original pre WWII Commanders and Grand Crosses are impossible to obtain at any price. See also Stela 2015 VIRTUTI MILITARI, pages 59-69. My, Polacy wiemy co znaczy dla zolnierzy krzyz Virtuti Militari… Dla zolnierzy ten krzyz to znaczy perla krwi utoczonej z milujacego serca. To nie tylko czerwien metalu, ale czerwien ducha i serca, ktore plonie, Stefan Kardynal Wyszynski, Prymus Polski. The item “#26 POLAND POLISH ORDER VIRTUTI MILITARI, 3rd class #86 1920s, cross, medal” is in sale since Wednesday, January 21, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland