{"product_id":"poland-cross-of-valor-1920-krzyz-walecznych-polish-medal-reproduction","title":"Poland Cross of Valor 1920 Krzyz Walecznych Polish Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-size reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Polish \u003cstrong\u003eCross of Valor (Krzyż Walecznych)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bronze-tone cross shows the Polish eagle in a central shield and the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“NA POLU CHWAŁY 1920”\u003c\/strong\u003e (“On the field of glory 1920”) on the obverse. The reverse bears a vertical sword with laurel wreath and the words \u003cstrong\u003e“WALECZNYM”\u003c\/strong\u003e (“To the Valiant”). It is suspended from the classic red-and-white Polish ribbon with a pin-back brooch for easy wear or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted in solid metal with an antique finish, this medal is ideal for collectors, historians, reenactors and display-style displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCross of Valor\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Poland’s best-known military decorations. It was created on 11 August 1920, during the Polish–Soviet War, to reward soldiers who showed personal bravery and courage in combat. In its early years the decoration was awarded directly by the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Army; later, authority to bestow it was extended to frontline and divisional commanders. The cross could be granted to the same person up to four times, and has traditionally been awarded only in wartime or shortly afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e an official state decoration and confers \u003cstrong\u003eno\u003c\/strong\u003e rights or privileges. It is a privately made \u003cstrong\u003ecollector’s reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold by Valormedals for historical, educational and display purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532322287810,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A8086_9d88868e-ba79-4b75-90f7-bb56bd2d9ff1.jpg?v=1785747877","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/poland-cross-of-valor-1920-krzyz-walecznych-polish-medal-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}