Monte Cassino Cross

As this decoration was elevated to a state decoration in 1992, it is displayed in the appropriate section of this site.

Air Force Active Service Medal

Created on 3 July 1945 for award to all members of the Polish Air Force with at least 6 months of meritorious service with a unit engaged in military operations against the enemy or with at least one year's service with another unit. For each further period of resp. one or two years' service, a silver bar with oak leaves was placed on the medal's ribbon (max. 4 bars allowed). The reverse reads "Poland to her Defender". Copies, having the air force emblem on the obverse executed in red and white enamel, have been found to exist.

Army Active Service Medal

Instituted on the same day and with the same conditions for award as the previous medal, this decoration was destined for the Polish Army members. The bar for subsequent service periods is in bronze.

Navy Active Service Medal

Instituted on the same day, this medal was awarded to Polish Navy members for service aboard ships meeting the same requirements as the previous 2 medals. The ribbon bar for subsequent service periods is in silver.

Merchant Marine Active Service Medal

Institution, requirements etc. make this medal the exact counterpart of the Polish Navy medal but for award to Merchant Navy personnel.

Cross of September Campaign 1939

Created on 1 September 1984 by Decree of the President of the Polish Republic in Exile, this cross commemorates the September/October 1939 campaign against the German and Soviet invaders. It was awarded to all that took part in the fighting or aided the Polish Armed Forces in the said period. The reverse is plain.