Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a similar

the reverse bearing a similar Gold center applique with a Gold royal monogram of Günther Friedrich Carl in a bed of blue enamels

on tri-colour ribbon

the obverse depicting a leftward facing Prussian eagle

s coveted Copley Medal

Poland, People's Republic. A Battle Of Lenino Cross, C.1943 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a similarKrzy Bitwy pod Lenino. Instituted in 1988. In silvered metal, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h), light surface wear on the obverse, rust evident on the reverse, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by Act of Parliament of May 16, 1988 and awarded to surviving participants in the Battle of Lenino, October 12 13, 1943. The battle was significant in being the first engagement fought by the Soviet backed Polish Peoples Army