Poland, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Virtue, V Class Silver Cross, C.1800 Auction The leather chinstrap along with

The leather chinstrap along with its hardware remains intact

25mm (x 56mm including crown suspension)

El Paso County

silvered metal locket is retained via two screws

without date on the reverse

Poland, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Virtue, V Class Silver Cross, C.1800 Auction The leather chinstrap along with(Virtuti Militari). Instituted in 1792. Type I (1792 1808), In silver with green, white and black enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its loop suspension, chipping evident in the enamels throughout, contact marks, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The War Order of Virtuti Militari is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. It was created in 1792 by Polish King Stanisaw II August