Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Archive "A fine example of a

"A fine example of a 1909-1918 issue Reuß Silver Merit Medal with Swords to the Princely Honour Cross (Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern zum Fürstlichen Reußischen Ehrenlreuz)

Silver gilt with black and white enamels

original ribbon with hanger inscribed "1914-1915"

During his time on board

9 mm x 68 mm

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Archive "A fine example of a""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