Military Cross of Merit (Wojskowy Krzyż Zasługi) Navy Cross of Merit (Morski Krzyż Zasługi) Air Force Cross of Merit (Lotniczy Krzyż Zasługi) | |
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Awarded for | To members of the Polish Armed Forces for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military missions overseas (w. swords); for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service (without swords). |
Country | Poland |
Presented by | the President of Poland |
Eligibility | Military |
Clasps | denotes subsequent award |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 14 June 2007 |
Ribbon bar of the Army Cross of Merit w. Swords Ribbon bar of the Navy Cross of Merit w. Swords Ribbon bar of the Air Force Cross of Merit | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Bronze Cross of Merit |
Next (lower) | Medal for Sacrifice and Courage |
Related | Order of the Military Cross Military Cross |
The Military Cross of Merit (Polish: Wojskowy Krzyż Zasługi), Navy Cross of Merit (Morski Krzyż Zasługi), Air Force Cross of Merit (Lotniczy Krzyż Zasługi) are military decorations awarded to members of the Polish Armed Forces. The crosses with swords (z Mieczami) are conferred for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military, peacekeeping or stabilization missions overseas; the crosses without swords are conferred for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service.[1]