Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of Valor) medal

Identifier
irn652086
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2019.21.2
  • 2018.361
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm)

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by Vladimir Lewin.

Scope and Content

Cross of Valor medal, 1944 (awarded only during wartime).

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Bronze colored, metal cross with an embossed Polish eagle in the center, and raised Polish text on each arm. The reverse has a raised wreath in the center, and Polish text on each arm. The attached ribbon has alternating brown and cream stripes.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.