Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Eagle in gilded tombac

Eagle in gilded tombac

cast in Paris

along with a double-looped ring for ribbon suspension

NEW YORK"" on the reverse

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, 2Nd Class, Numbered Auction Eagle in gilded tombac""Sbebrny Krzyz Zaslugi"". Instituted in 1923. Type I. In silver with red and white enamels, number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked ""SREBRNY KRZYZ ZASLUGI"" on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Merit was instituted in 1923 and awarded for outstanding public and