Poland, Kingdom. An Order of Polonia Restituta, Grand Commander Set, c.1945

Instituted in 1921. The Grand Commander Badge in bronze gilt consists of a white-enameled Maltese cross, each arm finished with two ball finials; the obverse centerpiece bears a white-enameled eagle on a red field, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the Latin words POLONIA RESTITUTA, the reverse centerpiece bears the date 1918 on an orange-enameled field; evidence of gilt wear on the cross, enamels intact, 58.8 mm, worn on red neck ribbon, very fine condition. Accompanied by the Grand Commander Star, an eight-pointed star with emanating rays of various lengths; the obverse centerpiece bears the monogram RP surrounded by a blue-enameled ring bearing the Latin words POLONIA RESTITUTA, the reverse presents a pin assembly, unmarked, 77.5 mm, enamels intact, hinge and catch functional, extremely fine condition. In its hard-shelled case of issue, white satin lined on the inside lid marked with SPINK & SON LTD, white velvet medal bed, insignia of the order on the exterior lid, extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of Polonia Restituta was instituted on 4 February 1921. It is awarded for outstanding achievements in the fields of education, science, sport, culture, art, economics, national defense, social work, civil service, or for furthering good relations between countries.