Poland, Republic. An Order of Polonia Restitua, Commander, c.1936 Republic of set on a 27 mm-long

set on a 27 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner

It took part in Operation Barbarossa with Army Group South later that year

Will and Discharge Certificate

awarded to Brigadier General Sir William Henry Manning: Knights Grand Cross set of insignia comprising sash Badge and the Star: Badge

the obverse with a central blue enameled circular disc bearing the leftward facing bust of St

Poland, Republic. An Order of Polonia Restitua, Commander, c.1936 Republic of set on a 27 mm-long(Order Odrodzenia Polski). Instituted in 1921. Type I (1918 1939). In bronze gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, the obverse centerpiece featuring a white eagle on a red field, encircled by a blue enamel ring inscribed POLONIA RESTITVTA, reverse plain bronze arms with silvered "1918" on the centerpiece, measuring 57. 7 mm (w) x 59. 2 mm (h), weighs 44. 4 grams including period original neck ribbon, intact enamels, light wear, in