Order of Virtuti Militari Silver Cross (Virtuti Militari)

About This Medal

Catalog description

The War Order of Virtuti Militari is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy. Established in 1792, it is one of the oldest military decorations still awarded in the world and is reserved for exceptional acts of battlefield bravery and military leadership.

Heroes with this Medal (3)

Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright

General

Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck

Field Marshal

Harry Crerar

General