Poland, Ii Republic; France, Iii Republic. A Medal Of The Polish Resistance In France 1940-1944 Auction It was awarded regardless of

It was awarded regardless of the nationality of the recipient

created to commemorate the quincentenary of the death of the Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator

the obverse bearing a superimposed red enamel cross on a white enamel shield

four French Suits Dice (plastic with black and red insignias: hearts

1953 - January 8

Poland, Ii Republic; France, Iii Republic. A Medal Of The Polish Resistance In France 1940-1944 Auction It was awarded regardless of(Mdaille de la Rsistance Polonaise en France). Instituted in 1945. In bronze, measuring 34 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive or its laterally pierced ball suspension, edge nicks, spotting, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: General Zdrojewski, delegate of the minister of the Polish government in exile in London and military leader of the Polish Resistance in France, decided in 1945 to create the commemorative medal of the Polish