Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude (Dienstabzeichen)

(Dienstabzeichen)

Accompanied by two cardboard lids from medal shipping boxes

and is commemorated on page 257 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance

he was killed in action on 8 October 1916 during the battles of Regina Trench and Ancre Heights

awarded to Reserve Sergeant Paffrath of Fußartillerie-Battalion 39 (3

Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross Of Merit, Iii Class Bronze Grade With Swords, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude (Dienstabzeichen)(Krzyz Zaslugi RP). Instituted in 1923. Fullsize: in bronze, measuring 40 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: in bronze, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, original ribbon. Together, extremely fine. Footnote: At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awarded to citizens who