| Army Medal for War 1939-1945 Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-1945 | |
|---|---|
 Vintage Medal Wojska | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | 6 months of meritorious service with a unit engaged in military operations against an enemy, or a year service with another unit. |
| Country | 
Poland |
| Presented by | Polish Government in Exile |
| Eligibility | All members of the Polish Ground Forces |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Established | 3 July 1945 |
    Ribbon bar of the medal showing first, second, third, and fourth awards. | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Volunteer Cross for War |
| Next (lower) | Air Force Medal for War 1939-1945 |
The Army Medal for War 1939-1945 ( Polish: Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-45) was created in 1945 by the Polish government in Exile (in London) to reward members of the Polish ground forces for service during World War II. The eligibility criteria were: six months of operational service during World War II, or 12 months in a non-operational role. [1] The medal could be conferred up to four times, although for a subsequent award the period of service was doubled.
References
- ^ Robertson, Megan C. (10 May 2009). "Poland: Army Medal for War 1939-45". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
| Army Medal for War 1939-1945 Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-1945 | |
|---|---|
|
Vintage Medal Wojska | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | 6 months of meritorious service with a unit engaged in military operations against an enemy, or a year service with another unit. |
| Country |
Poland |
| Presented by | Polish Government in Exile |
| Eligibility | All members of the Polish Ground Forces |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Established | 3 July 1945 |
|
Ribbon bar of the medal showing first, second, third, and fourth awards. | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Volunteer Cross for War |
| Next (lower) | Air Force Medal for War 1939-1945 |
The Army Medal for War 1939-1945 ( Polish: Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-45) was created in 1945 by the Polish government in Exile (in London) to reward members of the Polish ground forces for service during World War II. The eligibility criteria were: six months of operational service during World War II, or 12 months in a non-operational role. [1] The medal could be conferred up to four times, although for a subsequent award the period of service was doubled.
References
- ^ Robertson, Megan C. (10 May 2009). "Poland: Army Medal for War 1939-45". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2011-08-10.