Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Star, By Wiktor Gontarczyk Auction This decoration was awarded for

This decoration was awarded for the duration of the First World War to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops

Impresses as being sincere

and related Bevo style cloth patch

He considered resigning his commission but was later officially thanked by the Legislative Assembly of Quebec

with embossed eagle at the bottom left

Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Star, By Wiktor Gontarczyk Auction This decoration was awarded forInstituted 4 February 1921. Type 1 (1921 1939 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing stylized gilt initials of RP for Rzeczpospolita Polska (Republic of Poland), surrounded by a blue enameled ring with a gilt inscription of POLONIA RESTITUTA (REBIRTH OF POLAND), the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a