Army Medal for War 1939-1945

The Army Medal for War 1939-1945 (Polish: Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-45) was created in 1945 by the Polish government in Exile (in London) to reward members of the Polish ground forces for service during World War II. The eligibility criteria were: six months of operational service during World War II, or 12 months in a non-operational role.[1] The medal could be conferred up to four times, although for a subsequent award the period of service was doubled.

Army Medal for War 1939-1945
Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-1945
Vintage Medal Wojska
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded for6 months of meritorious service with a unit engaged in military operations against an enemy, or a year service with another unit.
Country Poland
Presented byPolish Government in Exile
EligibilityAll members of the Polish Ground Forces
Campaign(s)World War II
Established3 July 1945



Ribbon bar of the medal showing first, second, third, and fourth awards.
Precedence
Next (higher)Volunteer Cross for War
Next (lower)Air Force Medal for War 1939-1945

References

  1. Robertson, Megan C. (10 May 2009). "Poland: Army Medal for War 1939-45". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
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