Poland, Ii Republic. Two Awards Hold Original Signature on Post War

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Walter Schmidt

12th REGt)

TIRAH 1897-8 (silver

stamped "14" and maker marked "C

Poland, Ii Republic. Two Awards Hold Original Signature on Post WarIncludes: 1. Cross of Merit, III Class Bronze Grade, Type I (Krzy Zasugi). Instituted in 1923. In bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm inclusive of its integral ring, light contact, original ribbon. 2. Medal of Independence (Medal Niepodlegoci). Instituted in 1930. In bronze gilt, measuring 35 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, edge nicks, spotting, very light contact overall, original ribbon.