VIRTUTI MILITARI IV class

[Igor Ostapenko]

60-70 yy ?

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Igor, I would guess that 1960's - 70's is about right for this example. This cross appears OK, but it is not an area I collect in so my opinion has little value. The PRL era is not yet subject to the extent of rampant counterfeiting activity as pre-war and exile, but as interest grows it's only a matter of time.

Regards,
Tony

[Igor Ostapenko]

Tony, thank you !
I know about little value, but was only 229 crosses and for me - this cross for WW2 soldier ( not Order 1st class for Brezsnev )

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Tony, thank you !
I know about little value, but was only 229 crosses and for me - this cross for WW2 soldier . . .

Hi again Igor,

Just to clarify, I was not suggesting that your cross is of little value! . . .but rather my opinion as I am not at all knowledgeable on these post war VM's.

Cheers,
Tony

[Igor Ostapenko]

Hi Tony,

I'm not sure about value , but in socialist Poland ( 1943-1987 ) was
4871 Orders VM V klass and only 229 crosses IV klass
( from Stela's book )

For me - good Order

[Igor Ostapenko]

VM 5 klasy awarded to Capt. Mazur Zygmunt in 1965

[Igor Ostapenko]

Information from son -
" My Father was born on 10th January 1921 Rytwiany Poland , son of Wincenty dead on 24th May 1977,Polish Army 2nd Infantry Regiment Sandomierz . Regards Vince "

[Igor Ostapenko]

Soviet mint VM with "funny bird"

[Tomahawk]

OMG, what a bird!
Didn´t see that type of bird yet.
All 3 crosses are yours? Congratulations!

[Igor Ostapenko]

Thank you !
I have this cross, but not sure - like copy ?!