Poland, Second Republic. Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, Type II Province of China superimposed on a white cotton

superimposed on a white cotton circle (discoloured to an even champagne-colour)

marked "49" and "38" on the vertical pinback

surface wear and fine chipping in the white enamels on the centrepiece

signed by the Reichsschatzmeister (Reich Treasurer) of the NSDAP

It is one of the older awards in the Imperial pantheon

Poland, Second Republic. Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, Type II Province of China superimposed on a white cotton(Krzy Zasugi RP). Instituted in 1923. In silver with red and white enamels, foreign made for a ribbon bar, concave reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and was awarded for outstanding public and professional service to the Republic. Civilians, military personnel, as well as foreigners were