Description: WW2 POLISH CROSS MONTE CASSINO 1944 POLAND ITALY 2ND CORPS POLAND Medal Cross battle of Monte Cassino 1944 Medal awarded to all soldiers of the Polish II Corps who fought in the battle of Monte Cassino and the battles for Piedimonte and Passo Corno. After the capture of Monte Cassino in May 1944, the Polish government-in-exile (in London) created a campaign cross to commemorate the role of the Polish II Corps (often known as Anders Army) in capturing this strategic point, which had long blocked the Allied advance up the Italian peninsula. A consignment of 50,000 crosses was ordered from a manufacturer in Tel Aviv, then part of British-ruled Palestine, where the Polish forces had spent part of 1942 and almost all of 1943 in training. Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross - a Polish military decoration introduced by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of November 20, 1944 as a commemorative badge for the soldiers of the 2nd Corps participating in the battles of Monte Cassino, in order to commemorate the deeds of Polish arms performed by the soldiers of the 2nd Corps on Italian soil, crowned with the capture Monte Cassino. This cross was not accepted into the system of decorations of the Polish People's Republic. This cross was not accepted into the system of decorations of the Polish People's Republic. It was only by the Act of October 16, 1992 that the Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross was recognized as a military decoration in the Polish system of decorations, and at the same time its awarding was considered to have ended.High quality replica. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided. The pictures show the item for sale Worldwide shipping with tracking number. Shipping to the United States & Europe up to 10-14 days, other countries - 14-35 days+ time of customs clearance and delivery within the country. Sorry at that time I am not sending to Russia
Price: 27 USD
Location: Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
End Time: 2025-01-22T12:14:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
Modified Item: No
