Polish Cross of Merit, Third Class, with “RP” monogram.

Polish Cross of Merit, Third Class, with “RP” monogram.

The Polish Cross of Merit is a Polish state decoration awarded for distinguished service to the state or its citizens. It was established in 1923 and has been awarded in various forms and classes throughout Polish history, including the interwar period and the Second Polish Republic.

This particular medal, likely a Third Class version, features a Maltese cross design with rays emanating from between the arms, and a central medallion bearing the initials “RP” for Rzeczpospolita Polska. The ribbon typically consists of alternating stripes of dark red and light blue, as seen in the image, signifying its Polish origin and importance as a state award.

Condition is used but good
Interwar/WWII Era