Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with an a

the reverse with an a vertical pinback and an inscription of “FESTUNG ST

as part of the second Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment

the sides and underside in red wool

There is a ribbon bar sewn in place above the left breast pocket

measuring 33 mm (w) x 38 mm (h - inclusive of suspension ring)

Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with an a(Order Odrodzenia Polski). Instituted in 1921. Type I (1918 1939). In bronze gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with small ball finials, the obverse medallion featuring a white enamel eagle on a red field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed POLONIA RESTITVTA, the reverse medallion features the date 1918 on a red field, measures 68. 35mm (w) x 67. 50mm (h), weighs 54. 3 grams, enamels intact, showing small cracks, scratches to reverse arms,