Cross of Merit with Swords (Poland)
The Cross of Merit with Swords is a Polish military award established October 19, 1942, by the Polish Government in Exile.
Criteria
The Cross of Merit with Swords is awarded for deeds of bravery and valor during time of war not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances. The cross may be awarded twice in each grade to the same person.Grades
The Order has three grades:Recipients
- Stansilaw Lukaszewicz, Sargeant 10 Dragoons, 1 Polish Armoured Division, 1 Polish Corps for action at Falaise Gap, France 1944.
- Bolesław Piwowarczyk, Sergeant 5th Kresowa Division, 2nd Polish Corps.
- Paul Jacot, Civilian For the courage and bravery shown within the Polish organisation during the battle for independence on French territory in 1943 and 1944**..
- Maria Irena Mileska
- Mieczyslaw Lezanowski, during service in the Middle East then 2nd Lieutenant with the Polish 2nd Corps at the battle of Monte Cassino
- Jan Zaleski (Gliwice), Jan Zaleski, son of Marcin, in the ranks of Bataliny Chlopski was awarded in 1944 with the Gold Merit with Swords.
- Charles Gossage Grey, "For service rendered the development of the Polish Military Intelligence during world War II. Réseau F-2.from Jan 4 1941 to Dec 31 1942