Cross of Polish Soldiers from America
The Cross of Polish Soldiers from America was a military order awarded by the Second Polish Republic, to the volunteers from the United States, and Canada, that served in the Blue Army and the Polish Armed Forces, during the World War I, the Polish–Soviet War, and other conflicts, to commemorate their efforts in the creation of Poland and the ensuring of its independence from 1918 to 1920. It was established in 1920 by Józef Piłsudski, the Chief of State of Poland, and was issued until 1927.
| Cross of Polish Soldiers from America | |
|---|---|
The Cross of Polish Soldiers from America, in the version issued from 1920 to 1930. | |
| Established | 1920 |
| Country | Second Polish Republic |
| Motto | Swoim żołnierzom z Ameryki – oswobodzona Polska (To its soldiers from America, the liberated Poland) |
| Awarded for | Military efforts in the creation of Poland and the ensuring of its independence from 1918 to 1920 |
| Status | discontinued in 1927 |
| Statistics | |
| Total inductees | around 25 000 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross on Silesian Ribbon of Valor and Merit |
| Next (lower) | Lifesaving Medal |
The ribbon bar of the Order | |
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