Polish Army Medal
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The Polish Army Medal (Polish: Medal Wojska Polskiego) was established by Poland on 3 September 1999 to recognize service to the Polish Army by foreign civilians and military personnel.[1] The medal is presented in three grades Gold, Silver, and Bronze by the Polish Minister of National Defence. Most awards are presented to members of allied armed forces, but the medal is also awarded to civilians who contribute to promoting the history and traditions of the Polish Army outside of Poland.[2]
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Polish Army Medal Medal Wojska Polskiego | |
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![]() Polish Army Medal in gold and silver | |
Type | Three class medal |
Awarded for | Services to the Polish armed forces in peacekeeping or other international operations, and for studies in Polish military history. |
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Eligibility | Foreign civilians and military personnel |
Established | 3 September 1999 |
![]() Ribbon bar for the gold medal ![]() Ribbon bar for the silver medal ![]() Ribbon bar for the bronze medal | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland |
Equivalent | Medal of Merit for National Defence |
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