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Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types

Article about: by IvanPutski Here's another little tidbit on that cross.... It was awarded to a fighter pilot. Hello Ivan, OK, the suspense builds . . . so now how about giving us the name? The award lists

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    Quote by 3mk View Post
    . . . As you said the prices arnt dropping, and I dont think they ever will
    One never knows what the future holds. But it’s a safe bet that I’d be further ahead today had I put more money into buying militaria and less into the stock market . . .

    T.

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    Mr. Moderator,
    You are too kind.
    Yes of course, it did indeed belong to a rather high ranking officer.
    Respectfully,
    Ivan
    Hi Ivan,

    May I ask for who this high ranking officer was?

    Cheers,

    Robert

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    Quote by robert odulinski View Post
    Hi Ivan,

    May I ask for who this high ranking officer was?

    Cheers,

    Robert
    Certainly. It belonged to General Ludomił Rayski, commander of the Polish Air Force from 1926-1939.

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    Quote by IvanPutski View Post
    Certainly. It belonged to General Ludomił Rayski, commander of the Polish Air Force from 1926-1939.
    Wow! You weren't kidding about it being a high ranking officer!! I can't resist asking if by chance you have any other items that belonged to General Rayski - ?

    Regards,
    Tony

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    Ivan I wonder where you get these items
    Ulanka`s and maciejowki plus more
    Tell us your secret

    And please post anymore items belonging to this General

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    Ivan I wonder where you get these items
    Ulanka`s and maciejowki plus more
    Tell us your secret

    And please post anymore items belonging to this General
    The secret is: hard work, and a good network of contacts. I seldom if ever buy items on eBay or at auctions.

    The general's grouping was uncovered through good detective work. I do have other items from him and will post pics as time permits.

    Ivan

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    And please post anymore items belonging to this General
    OK here are some more items. I apologize for the poor quality of the photos. First, here are the medals. The KW you have already seen.
    Click to enlarge the picture Click to enlarge the picture Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types   Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types  


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    Nice Ivan!

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    Next, here are some pages from a photo album. It contains pictures taken both during the General's life (from before, during and after WW2), and after his death (from ceremonies in Poland at which some of his medals and awards were repatriated to the Polish nation).
    Click to enlarge the picture Click to enlarge the picture Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types   Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types  

    Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types   Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types  


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    And here are some pages from the original typewritten manuscript of his memoir (unpublished), signed on the title page.
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    Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types   Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) – Pre-WW2 Types  


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