Medal for Sacrifice and Courage explained

Medal for Sacrifice and Courage
Presenter:the President of Poland
Type:Single grade medal
Awarded For:Selfless aid to the drowning, victims of natural disasters, fires, explosions, or other unfortunate circumstances
Status:Currently awarded
Established:February 17, 1960
Higher:Military Cross of Merit,
Air Force Cross of Merit,
Navy Cross of Merit
Lower:Medal for Long Service

The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage (Polish: Medal za Ofiarność i Odwagę) is a Polish medal established on February 17, 1960. It is awarded to those who, with disregard for their own life, save people from drowning, aid the victims of natural disasters, fires, explosions, or other unfortunate circumstances, or protect the property of others during such events. The medal was designed in 1960 by Józef Gosławski.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Józef Gosławski 1908–1963. Wystawa prac . 1973 . Związek Polskich Artystów Plastyków. Centralne Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych . Warsaw . pl .