Poland, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Virtue, V Class Silver Cross, C.1800 Auction Archive This commission is to continue

This commission is to continue in force from day aforesaid for the period of service prescribed by the By-Laws of the Organization unless otherwise lawfully determined and revoked

Although wounded he remained at his post for three days

all enameled

loop marked (800)

During his overseas service with the 23rd Battery

Poland, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Virtue, V Class Silver Cross, C.1800 Auction Archive This commission is to continue(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