Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Archive marked “35” on the reverse

marked “35” on the reverse

non magnetic core

the underside of the cotton lining on the left side exposes a maker label" "PROSER BROS

his passage was paid for by the British Government

Gilt die-stamped tombac

Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 Archive marked “35” on the reverseKrzy 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