Poland Order of Smile

[Taz]

(Order Usmiechu)

This unique Order was Instituted in 1968. And is the only decoration in the world conferred by children to adults.

It came about from a childrens idea; had been designed by them and can be awarded only in result of their proposal, independently of the color of their skin, domicile, nationality, religion, profession, political views etc. to adults with a friendship and patience manifested to children.

It is the only distinction which is not connected with any government, state, local or any political or social organization.

It was founded in Poland but it is international, being awarded by the children from various countries of the world. It delivers them a feeling of worth, being important, satisfaction that there are some questions in the world of adults which children can decide themselves.

So far the order has been granted to actors, writers, doctors and to many others.

Among the awarded are:

? Steven Spielberg

? Peter Ustinov

? Astrid Lingren

? Pope John Pope II

? Mikhail Gorbatchov

? Dalai Lama.

Its conferment is accompanied by a special ceremony, during which recipients must drink a full cup of acid lemon juice to the bottom, keeping a smile on their faces.

Badge: round, light blue enameled gilt medal, 35 mm of diameter.

Obverse: a golden smiling sun as if drawn by a child's hand.

Reverse: non-enameled, bears the handwritten looking inscription Order Usmiechu.

Ribbon: 25 mm, white with woven golden leaves and blue forget-me-nots.

Lukaz has this medal as his avatar.

[Riley1965]

:jumping: That is an amazing medal!!! I love that children designed and award it. Hats off to the kids!!!

Doc

[Taz]

That is an amazing medal!!! I love that children designed and award it. Hats off to the kids!!!

Doc

Mike,

The Polish have a nack of designing unique Medals don't they, thought these two might be of interest.

Order of Smile and Long marital life.

Regards Eddie

[bifter]

These two have long been 2 of my utter favourites of Poland!!!! I find it VERY hrad to get hold of the Order of Smile though!!!

I have just never ever seen one up for sale!!!

Bifter!