Military Cross of Merit (Wojskowy Krzyż Zasługi) Navy Cross of Merit (Morski Krzyż Zasługi) Air Force Cross of Merit (Lotniczy Krzyż Zasługi)
Obverse of the crosses with swords (z Mieczami)
Awarded for
To members of the Polish Armed Forces for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military missions overseas (w. swords); for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service (without swords).
Country
Poland
Presented by
the President of Poland
Eligibility
Military
Clasps
denotes subsequent award
Status
Currently awarded
Established
14 June 2007
Ribbon bar of the Army Cross of Merit w. Swords Ribbon bar of the Navy Cross of Merit w. Swords Ribbon bar of the Air Force Cross of Merit
Precedence
Next (higher)
Bronze Cross of Merit
Next (lower)
Medal for Sacrifice and Courage
Related
Order of the Military Cross Military Cross
The Military Cross of Merit (Polish: Wojskowy Krzyż Zasługi), Navy Cross of Merit (Morski Krzyż Zasługi), Air Force Cross of Merit (Lotniczy Krzyż Zasługi) are military decorations awarded to members of the Polish Armed Forces. The crosses with swords (z Mieczami) are conferred for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military, peacekeeping or stabilization missions overseas; the crosses without swords are conferred for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service.[1]
^Megan C. Robertson (11 January 2009). "Poland Army Cross of Merit". Medals of the World. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
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