Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction this grouping comes with a

this grouping comes with a hand written note listingGruber’s military units/service

with glass lenses

obverse with crazing and wear evident in the emulsion at the lower right

1946 for actions taken during the war

cast in Paris

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction this grouping comes with a""Sbebrny Krzyz Zaslugi"". Instituted in 1923. Type I. In silver with red and white enamels, number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked ""SREBRNY KRZYZ ZASLUGI"" on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and awarded for outstanding public and