Monte Cassino cross

[conrado]

Hello Sławek,

I have searched for Mirosław Giecewicz in both databases of the Polish Institute of National Remembrance and the Polish Central Military Archives, but without any luck unfortunately.

Regards
Konrad

[tatar4545]

Thanks Konrad for your time.

I bought the MCC No. 41390 in Słupsk. Looking for information, I found out that on April 28, 2021, another participant in the fight for Monte Cassino, strz. Władysław Lewandowski, MCC 8033, Army No. 1924-4-III, Unit: 5BSK, was said goodbye to at the Old Cemetery in Słupsk. He was 97 years old.

Walczył pod Monte Cassino u boku generała Andersa. Na słupskim cmentarzu pochowano Władysława Lewandowskiego | Głos Pomorza




His original MCC No. 8033 was sold on eBay in 2018 (post #2296, 2297). Perhaps the badges were deliberately swapped by the awardees. Let him be on the forum with the owner...



I greet everyone. Sławek

[conrado]

Hello QOYguy,

Recipient of the Monte Cassino Cross numbered 9358 was:

Kanonier (Private Artilley) (later Bombardier - Lance Corporal Artillery) Józef Naramiecki

Army Number: 1914-18-III

Unit: 3 Karpacki Pułk Artylerii Lekkiej (3rd Carpathian Light Artillery Regiment)


Regards
Konrad

[QOYguy]

Thank you Konrad, the info is very much appreciated!

[Gonzo500]

Hello Slawek

I have looked at post 1097, the only comment I can make is even the best make mistakes sometimes.

So that there is no confusion regarding MCC 41433 I will show the following extract from the original Numerical lists.

[tatar4545]

Kevin, that's a great list of decorated soldiers! Can you share a full list of Air Support Signals Section? Thank you in advance. Sławek

[Gonzo500]

Hello All

Another fake cross for sale on the internet.




To help members I have added a list of known MC crosses which are fake or worth a second look to make sure.

Please remember the originals will still be out there.


MCC
623. 27328. 44595.
817. 27373. 48421.
1822. 27844. 48630
6025. 28984.
8327. 31010.
8752. 31022.
11222. 35950.
12397. 36430.
13839. 39961.
16801. 40007.
19475. 40213.
20924. 41801.
26321. 43619.

If any member knows of other fake or suspect numbers please let me know

Regards Kevin

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Thanks for your work Kevin

Regards,
Tony

[Gonzo500]

MCC 16080 recently sold on ebay for £230. Seller stated the cross belonged to Jerzy Mryka.

MCC 16080 was awarded to : strz Lazar Witiuk. 1916/110/III.

Regards Kevin

[vladtheman]

Looking for information on this cross 29349. It came with a Valour Cross, Army Medal, 39-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals.
Number block puts the recipient in the 4th Skorpion Armoured Regiment.
Many thanks.