Order of the Cross of Independence
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The Order of the Cross of Independence (Order Krzyża Niepodległości) was established on 5 August 2010, to honor those who between the years of 1939-1956 voluntarily served with merit in defending the independence of the Polish State. At its establishment it was declared to be a continuation of Cross of Independence which was established on 29 October 1930. It is fifth in the order of precedence of Polish awards and decorations.[1]
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Cross of Independence Order of the Cross of Independence Order Krzyża Niepodległości | |
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Type | Order with 2 classes |
Country | Poland |
Presented by | the President of Poland |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 5 August 2010 |
Ribbon of the cross, 1st Class Ribbon of the cross, 2nd Class | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Military Cross |
Next (lower) | Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland |
Related | Cross of Independence Cross of Freedom and Solidarity |
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