<![CDATA[The Soviet Military Awards Page Forum - Polish Medals]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:36:08 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Polish Solidarity Combatant Association, Cross "Semper Fidelis".]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Polish-Solidarity-Combatant-Association-Cross-Semper-Fidelis Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:56:49 +0000 Taz]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Polish-Solidarity-Combatant-Association-Cross-Semper-Fidelis This Cross was instituted in December 1994 by the Z.S.P.K. in Poznan to be awarded to members of Solidarność (Solidarity), the independent Polish Trade Union, formed in 1980, who were active after the imposition of martial law in December 1981 and played a vital part in Poland regaining its independence in 1989.
Eligible for award were all those who fulfill one of the following critaria:

1) took part in an armed struggle, for Poland’s freedom and independence.
2) took part in the resistance movement aiming at the goals in (1).
3) were oppressed due to political, religious, or national reasons.
4) worked abroad for the cause of independent Poland.
5) represent high ethic and moral standards.

The obverse has an ‘anchor’ cipher ‘P’ (for Polska walcząca = Poland fights), the left and right arms inscribed ‘SEMPER’ and ‘FIDELIS’ respectively (Latin = always loyal), the date ‘1981’ on the upper arm (date of the imposition of martial law by the then Communist authorities); the reverse with the central inscription ‘ZSPK’ (Związek Solidarności Polskich Kombatantów = Polish Solidarity Combatant Association) imposed on a ‘W’, (for Polska walcząca= Poland fights) the dates ‘1939’ and ‘1989’ to either side (for the period between the German invasion and the fall of the Communist regime, that is, the period during which Poland was not independent)

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Eligible for award were all those who fulfill one of the following critaria:

1) took part in an armed struggle, for Poland’s freedom and independence.
2) took part in the resistance movement aiming at the goals in (1).
3) were oppressed due to political, religious, or national reasons.
4) worked abroad for the cause of independent Poland.
5) represent high ethic and moral standards.

The obverse has an ‘anchor’ cipher ‘P’ (for Polska walcząca = Poland fights), the left and right arms inscribed ‘SEMPER’ and ‘FIDELIS’ respectively (Latin = always loyal), the date ‘1981’ on the upper arm (date of the imposition of martial law by the then Communist authorities); the reverse with the central inscription ‘ZSPK’ (Związek Solidarności Polskich Kombatantów = Polish Solidarity Combatant Association) imposed on a ‘W’, (for Polska walcząca= Poland fights) the dates ‘1939’ and ‘1989’ to either side (for the period between the German invasion and the fall of the Communist regime, that is, the period during which Poland was not independent)

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1.Minister of culture and National Heritage confers the medal on his own initiative or at the request of:

i.Ministers or managers central offices
ii.Rectors of the univerities
iii.Marshals provinces,Marshals of the provinces (marshal in this meaning is a person in local - voivodeship level - office)
iv.The wojewodów,the Voievodes (voievode is a person in the office of the similar rank to that of the marshal of the voievodeship, but is appointed by the central state authorities)
v.statutory authorities, organisations or associations registered Poland wide, leading cultural activities
vi.managers of diplomatic or consular agents of the Republic of Poland.

2.The Medal has three degrees:

i.I degree-Gold Medal of Merit to culture Gloria Artis,
ii.II degree-Silver Medal of Merit to culture Gloria Artis,
iii.III degree-Bronze Medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis.

3.Medal of higher degree can be obtained after the expiry of 5 years from conferral of the medal rank directly below. Only in cases of justified distinguished achievements of the candidate can depart from the above requirement.

4.The Minister shall take a decision based on the opinion of a chapter on the assessment of requests for granting the medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis or proper substantive department.

5.The chapter works in composition:

i.the President of the chapter is the Director of the Office of the Minister;
ii.the Secretary General is the Chief specialist in the Office of the Minister. patronatów and medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis;
iii.the members of the General Chapter – Directors or Deputy Directors:
a.The Department Of Cultural Heritage,
b.Department For The Protection Of Monuments,
c.The Department Of The National Institutions Of Culture,
d.The Department Of State, Mecenatu
e.Department of intellectual property and media
f.The Department of cooperation with abroad,
g.The Department of education of artistic and Cultural Education.

6.The meetings of the chapter are held usually in the first or the last Tuesday of the month (depending on the number of applications submitted).

7.From the decision of the Minister of culture and National Heritage does not have the mode of appeal.

8. Applicants for the award to the Ministry of documentation should consist of:

i.handwriten list containing the names of candidates for the Medal and the date of the planned celebrations ceremony awarded medals,
ii.application for giving Medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis (one copy printed double-sided).

9.Applications should be sent to the Ministry of culture and National Heritage, not later than one week before the scheduled meeting of the General Chapter.

10.Awarded medals handed the Minister of culture and Heritage, the Secretary of State in the Ministry of culture and podsekretarze or Heritage.

11.The applicant is obliged to submit the relevant invitations to a memorial ceremony.

12.If the business does not allow any advance commitments of the members of the management of the Ministry of culture and National Heritage to share in the festivities of the ceremony, the medal handed on behalf of the Minister of culture and National Heritage of the person authorised by him.]]>
1.Minister of culture and National Heritage confers the medal on his own initiative or at the request of:

i.Ministers or managers central offices
ii.Rectors of the univerities
iii.Marshals provinces,Marshals of the provinces (marshal in this meaning is a person in local - voivodeship level - office)
iv.The wojewodów,the Voievodes (voievode is a person in the office of the similar rank to that of the marshal of the voievodeship, but is appointed by the central state authorities)
v.statutory authorities, organisations or associations registered Poland wide, leading cultural activities
vi.managers of diplomatic or consular agents of the Republic of Poland.

2.The Medal has three degrees:

i.I degree-Gold Medal of Merit to culture Gloria Artis,
ii.II degree-Silver Medal of Merit to culture Gloria Artis,
iii.III degree-Bronze Medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis.

3.Medal of higher degree can be obtained after the expiry of 5 years from conferral of the medal rank directly below. Only in cases of justified distinguished achievements of the candidate can depart from the above requirement.

4.The Minister shall take a decision based on the opinion of a chapter on the assessment of requests for granting the medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis or proper substantive department.

5.The chapter works in composition:

i.the President of the chapter is the Director of the Office of the Minister;
ii.the Secretary General is the Chief specialist in the Office of the Minister. patronatów and medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis;
iii.the members of the General Chapter – Directors or Deputy Directors:
a.The Department Of Cultural Heritage,
b.Department For The Protection Of Monuments,
c.The Department Of The National Institutions Of Culture,
d.The Department Of State, Mecenatu
e.Department of intellectual property and media
f.The Department of cooperation with abroad,
g.The Department of education of artistic and Cultural Education.

6.The meetings of the chapter are held usually in the first or the last Tuesday of the month (depending on the number of applications submitted).

7.From the decision of the Minister of culture and National Heritage does not have the mode of appeal.

8. Applicants for the award to the Ministry of documentation should consist of:

i.handwriten list containing the names of candidates for the Medal and the date of the planned celebrations ceremony awarded medals,
ii.application for giving Medal Honored Culture Gloria Artis (one copy printed double-sided).

9.Applications should be sent to the Ministry of culture and National Heritage, not later than one week before the scheduled meeting of the General Chapter.

10.Awarded medals handed the Minister of culture and Heritage, the Secretary of State in the Ministry of culture and podsekretarze or Heritage.

11.The applicant is obliged to submit the relevant invitations to a memorial ceremony.

12.If the business does not allow any advance commitments of the members of the management of the Ministry of culture and National Heritage to share in the festivities of the ceremony, the medal handed on behalf of the Minister of culture and National Heritage of the person authorised by him.]]> <![CDATA[Siberia Cross]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Siberia-Cross Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:25:54 +0000 Tomahawk]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Siberia-Cross Could anyone tell me the difference between this 2 crosses?
I only found information about first one (with ribbon) and I liked second more, so if anyone can help it would be much apreciate!
Also, which is a good price for both?
Thanks!!!

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I only found information about first one (with ribbon) and I liked second more, so if anyone can help it would be much apreciate!
Also, which is a good price for both?
Thanks!!!

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.jpg   krzyz.jpg (Size: 16.72 KB / Downloads: 10) ]]> <![CDATA[Campaign Stars]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Campaign-Stars Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:23:33 +0000 Taz]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Campaign-Stars Polish campaign stars

Polish campaign stars were established on 14 June 2007 to recognize military and civilian participants of overseas missions since 2002. Polish personnel must have been present for at least one day. Foreigners may be presented with a campaign star for collaborating with Polish forces during the mission.

The medal is 44 mm across in a bronze patina in the shape of a four pointed star. Behind the star are two crossed swords, blades pointing upward. The raised monogram of the letters "RP" is found in the top arm of the star. In the middle of the star is the name of a country or a geographical area for operations. On the lower arm and between the upper arms are stylized laurel leaves. The reverse contains the two-line inscription "PACI SERVIO" (Service to peace) in the center of the star, with a place below for engraving dates of service.

The award is suspended on the ribbon in the color defined for each individual star, in a width of 35 mm, with a red stripe width of 4 mm through the center, which has white stripes on the sides of a width of 2 mm and symmetrically arranged along the edges of connected strips or stripes in the colors of the flag state or area.

Clasps may be awarded for a specific military operation or for repeated deployments. Clasps are horizontal bars 38 mm wide and 5 mm tall. They are in a dull, brown patina, with polished edges, a polished Arabic numeral, or the name of a specific military operation. Ribbon bars are identical to the ribbon suspending the star.

Polish Campaign Stars:

Afghanistan Star – established 31 July 2007
Iraq Star – established 31 July 2007
Chad Star – established 12 February 2010
Congo Star – established 12 February 2010
Mediterranean Sea Star – established 12 February 2010
Air Crew Star – established 4 May 2012

Shown below is the Iraq Star/Gwiazda Iraku

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Polish campaign stars were established on 14 June 2007 to recognize military and civilian participants of overseas missions since 2002. Polish personnel must have been present for at least one day. Foreigners may be presented with a campaign star for collaborating with Polish forces during the mission.

The medal is 44 mm across in a bronze patina in the shape of a four pointed star. Behind the star are two crossed swords, blades pointing upward. The raised monogram of the letters "RP" is found in the top arm of the star. In the middle of the star is the name of a country or a geographical area for operations. On the lower arm and between the upper arms are stylized laurel leaves. The reverse contains the two-line inscription "PACI SERVIO" (Service to peace) in the center of the star, with a place below for engraving dates of service.

The award is suspended on the ribbon in the color defined for each individual star, in a width of 35 mm, with a red stripe width of 4 mm through the center, which has white stripes on the sides of a width of 2 mm and symmetrically arranged along the edges of connected strips or stripes in the colors of the flag state or area.

Clasps may be awarded for a specific military operation or for repeated deployments. Clasps are horizontal bars 38 mm wide and 5 mm tall. They are in a dull, brown patina, with polished edges, a polished Arabic numeral, or the name of a specific military operation. Ribbon bars are identical to the ribbon suspending the star.

Polish Campaign Stars:

Afghanistan Star – established 31 July 2007
Iraq Star – established 31 July 2007
Chad Star – established 12 February 2010
Congo Star – established 12 February 2010
Mediterranean Sea Star – established 12 February 2010
Air Crew Star – established 4 May 2012

Shown below is the Iraq Star/Gwiazda Iraku

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From the official presidential website:

Quote:Ustanowiona w 2007 r., jest odznaczeniem wojskowym o charakterze pamiątkowym dla uczestników polskiego kontyngentu wojskowego w Islamskim Państwie Afganistanu, działającego od 2002 r.

Gwiazdę nadaje się żołnierzom, a także policjantom, funkcjonariuszom Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego, Agencji Wywiadu, Służby Kontrwywiadu Wojskowego i Służby Wywiadu Wojskowego, Centralnego Biura Antykorupcyjnego, Straży Granicznej i Straży Pożarnej oraz osobom cywilnym, za co najmniej jeden dzień nienagannej służby rozpoczętej w ramach kontyngentu lub operacji wojskowej na danym terytorium. Gwiazda może być nadana obywatelom innych państw współdziałającym z polskimi kontyngentami wojskowymi lub współdziałającym w operacji wojskowej.

Odznaczenia wojskowe / Ordery i odznaczenia / Kompetencje / Prezydent / Oficjalna strona Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

And Google-translated and Google-mangled:

Quote:Established in 2007, is a military decoration of a memorial for the participants of the Polish military contingent in the Islamic State of Afghanistan, operating since 2002

Star gives the soldiers and policemen, officers of the Internal Security Agency, Intelligence Agency, the Military Counterintelligence Service and Military Intelligence Service, the Central Anticorruption Bureau, Border Guard and Fire Brigade and civilians, with at least one day impeccable service launched under the quota, or military operation in the territory. The star can be attributed to the citizens of other states interact with the Polish military quotas or interact in a military operation.


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From the official presidential website:

Quote:Ustanowiona w 2007 r., jest odznaczeniem wojskowym o charakterze pamiątkowym dla uczestników polskiego kontyngentu wojskowego w Islamskim Państwie Afganistanu, działającego od 2002 r.

Gwiazdę nadaje się żołnierzom, a także policjantom, funkcjonariuszom Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego, Agencji Wywiadu, Służby Kontrwywiadu Wojskowego i Służby Wywiadu Wojskowego, Centralnego Biura Antykorupcyjnego, Straży Granicznej i Straży Pożarnej oraz osobom cywilnym, za co najmniej jeden dzień nienagannej służby rozpoczętej w ramach kontyngentu lub operacji wojskowej na danym terytorium. Gwiazda może być nadana obywatelom innych państw współdziałającym z polskimi kontyngentami wojskowymi lub współdziałającym w operacji wojskowej.

Odznaczenia wojskowe / Ordery i odznaczenia / Kompetencje / Prezydent / Oficjalna strona Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

And Google-translated and Google-mangled:

Quote:Established in 2007, is a military decoration of a memorial for the participants of the Polish military contingent in the Islamic State of Afghanistan, operating since 2002

Star gives the soldiers and policemen, officers of the Internal Security Agency, Intelligence Agency, the Military Counterintelligence Service and Military Intelligence Service, the Central Anticorruption Bureau, Border Guard and Fire Brigade and civilians, with at least one day impeccable service launched under the quota, or military operation in the territory. The star can be attributed to the citizens of other states interact with the Polish military quotas or interact in a military operation.


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