Military Cross (Poland)

Military Cross
Krzyż Wojskowy
Obverse of the medal with devices to indicate three awards
Awarded forTo members of the Polish Armed Forces or civilians for combat valour against an act of terror in Poland or while on an overseas mission.[1]
Country Poland
Presented bythe President of Poland
Eligibilitymilitary or civilian
Claspsdenotes subsequent awards
StatusCurrently awarded
Established14 June 2007
First awarded11 November 2007
Ribbon bar of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Cross of Valour
Next (lower)Cross of Merit for Bravery
RelatedOrder of the Military Cross
Military Cross of Merit

The Military Cross (Polish: Krzyż Wojskowy) is a military decoration awarded to soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces, as well as civilians for meritorious actions against terrorism, or in peacekeeping and stabilization missions. It is the non-warlike equivalent of the Cross of Valour.[2]

  1. ^ Megan C. Robertson (11 January 2009). "Poland Military Cross". Medals of the World. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
  2. ^ Lukasz Gaszewski (2011). "Military Cross". Orders and Decorations of Poland. Retrieved 25 March 2011.