Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Badge, C.1935

1921-1944 Issue. In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 68.8 mm (w) x 68.8 mm (h), on a full-length incorrect sash, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Polonia Restituta insignia on the lid, lightly soiled raised platform metal bed, exterior lightly soiled, scuffed on the bottom, case better than fine.

Footnote: The Order of Polonia Restituta (Order of the Rebirth of Poland) is a Polish state order established on February 4, 1921. It is conferred to both military and civilians, as well as to foreigners, for outstanding achievements in the fields of education, science, sport, culture, art, economics, national defense, social work, civil service, or for furthering good relations between countries. The Order of Polonia Restituta is sometimes attributed as a Polish successor to the Order of the Knights of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, known as the Order of Saint Stanislaus, founded in 1765 by the last King Stanisław August Poniatowski of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, to honour supporters of the Polish crown.