Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction 5 mm inclusive of its

5 mm inclusive of its eagle insignia suspension

with glass lenses

Eagle in gilded tombac

this grouping comes with a hand written note listingGruber’s military units/service

cast in Paris

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction 5 mm inclusive of its""Sbebrny Krzyz Zaslugi"". Instituted in 1923. Type I. In silver with red and white enamels, number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked ""SREBRNY KRZYZ ZASLUGI"" on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and awarded for outstanding public and