Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Archive maker marked “Hosaeus” on the

maker marked “Hosaeus” on the reverse

Taylor was assigned to the 100 squadron at RAF Grimsby on September 10

silver gilt is worn

and Victory Medal (666258 PTE

a letter of transfer to active officer status (209x297mm

Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Archive maker marked “Hosaeus” on theKrzy Bitwy pod Lenino. Instituted in 1988. In silvered metal, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h), light surface wear on the obverse, rust evident on the reverse, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by Act of Parliament of May 16, 1988 and awarded to surviving participants in the Battle of Lenino, October 12 13, 1943. The battle was significant in being the first engagement fought by the Soviet backed Polish Peoples Army