| Military Cross Krzyż Wojskowy | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:POL_Krzyz_Wojskowy_2x_awers.png) Obverse of the medal with devices to indicate three awards | |
| Awarded for | To 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 by | the President of Poland |
| Eligibility | military or civilian |
| Clasps | denotes subsequent awards |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 14 June 2007 |
| First awarded | 11 November 2007 |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:POL_Krzy%C5%BC_Wojskowy_BAR.svg){kind=small} Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross of Valour |
| Next (lower) | Cross of Merit for Bravery |
| Related | Order 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]
- ^ Megan C. Robertson (11 January 2009). "Poland Military Cross". Medals of the World. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ^ Lukasz Gaszewski (2011). "Military Cross". Orders and Decorations of Poland. Retrieved 25 March 2011.