Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, I Class Gold Grade Cross Case United Republic of mounted to an eight-pointed silver

mounted to an eight-pointed silver star base

surrounded by a motif incorporating a dragon and clouds

as his CEF Attestation Paper birth dates would indicate

Luftwaffe (Air Force)

Mounted to a suspension with a large safety pin attachment

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, I Class Gold Grade Cross Case United Republic of mounted to an eight-pointed silver(Krzyz Zaslugi RP). Instituted in 1923. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a maroon cloth fabric covering in an ornate interlocking pattern, the lid bearing the Polish Eagle in silver coloured ink, inside lid lined in white satin and padded, a salmon coloured synthetic insert placed within the base and housing a white felt recessed medal bed, designed without a secure closure, measuring 77 mm (w) x 142 mm (h) x 25. 5 mm