Poland, Republic. A Lot Of Three Polish Medals, C.1919

Cross of Valour, Type IV (bronze, 36.8 mm); Commemorative Medal for the War 1918-1921 (bronze gilt, 35 mm); and Medal for the Tenth Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence 1918-1928 (bronze, 35 mm). Un-mounted, original ribbons, wear evident on the second medal, ranging from very fine to extremely fine.

Footnote: The Cross of Valour was established in 1920 as an award for bravery in the field of battle, for acts which would not justify the awarding of the Order of the Virtuti Militari. It is the second highest decoration for individual acts of gallantry. The cross is issued in one class only and can be awarded up to four times to the same person. The Commemorative Medal for the War 1918-1921 was established in 1928 and awarded to members of the military armed forces and para military units who were killed or wounded in the line of duty, or others who served a minimum of three months of front line duty. It was also awarded to civilians who took active part in military action who were killed, wounded or who served a minimum of nine months with military forces, or those who served as battlefield medics tending the wounded. The Medal for the Tenth Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence 1918-1928 was established in 1928, to honour those who took part in regaining Polish independence after 100 years of ""national imprisonment"" by Austria, Russia and Germany. It was awarded to all military and civilian personnel who served in active service between November 11, 1918 and November 11, 1928 for a minimum of five years. 

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.