05-30-2016, 12:25 PM
The crosses of merit were for both civilians and military personnel. Although awardings in the Polish Army in the East during the WW2 were rare and usually limited to non-combat achievements, a lot of servicemen got them after the war for wide array of deeds - excellence in leadership, distinguishing themselves during major exercises etc. I even remember one officer (lieutenant) who wrote in his memoires that he got a silver one for prepearing the in-unit elections in 1947 and I doubt he was the only one (in fact, I think that there may be a decree for that available).
30years of the Soviet Army and Navy would be most unusual to a Polish officer, unless he was in the Soviet Army before or was a member of some official delegation in 1948. Never seen one, but it is not impossible. However, I believe it is more likely to be a different award from another country.
30years of the Soviet Army and Navy would be most unusual to a Polish officer, unless he was in the Soviet Army before or was a member of some official delegation in 1948. Never seen one, but it is not impossible. However, I believe it is more likely to be a different award from another country.
