Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, I Class Gold Grade Cross Case Newly Listed Franklin had joined Rhodes's polio

Franklin had joined Rhodes's polio group in June 1951

but the proceedings was called to a halt in January 1952

(23924 PTE

swastikas on each column

The blade has beautiful crossgraining

Poland, Republic. A Cross Of Merit, I Class Gold Grade Cross Case Newly Listed Franklin had joined Rhodes's polio(Krzyz Zaslugi RP). Instituted in 1923. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a maroon cloth fabric covering in an ornate interlocking pattern, the lid bearing the Polish Eagle in silver coloured ink, inside lid lined in white satin and padded, a salmon coloured synthetic insert placed within the base and housing a white felt recessed medal bed, designed without a secure closure, measuring 77 mm (w) x 142 mm (h) x 25. 5 mm