Poland: Polish ribbon bar

[No one]

Dear Gentlemen,

 

Several years ago, I acquired this Polish ribbon bar. Is it genuine?

There seems to be an odd order of precedence. 

I am unsure of how to display it as 'A' or 'B'.

 

 

 

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

[Farkas]

Hi No one,

As you’ve noticed, the order of wear for the British ones should be 👇

 

I reckon at first…

#1. Awarded in the field in 1944 and always placed 1st

& then #4. added, worn next on top row.

with #7. & #6. & #5. as the second row.

 

When #2&#3 were added later…

#4. was dropped down to the second row and the second row was accidentally flipped/messed up.

 

To me the way it was worn was picture A, 3 over 4, with the seam being the one above the left breast pocket.

 

tony 🍻

 

[No one]

Dear Farkas,

 

The explanation you gave makes sense. Thank you.

 

If I understood correctly, it should be like this: first row 1-2-3 and second row 4-7-6-5:

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

[Farkas]

Yes that’s it 👍.

 

Afterwards It did occur to me that maybe the Brit medals were first as a Brit would have to wear them.. and maybe a Pole in the exile forces should have also 🤷‍♂️
 

However prioritising the 3 Polish awards, I’m pretty sure, is the way any Pole would have worn it.

 

Maybe someone else on here can confirm  whether or not Brits were even eligible for all those 3. 

 🍻 It’s a nice thing and not a common combination I would imagine.

 

cheers

tony 

 

 

Edited March 19 by Farkas
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[Lukasz Gaszewski]

Hello everyone,

 

the only correct official precedence for a Polish military would be as follows:

1. Krzyż Walecznych
2. Medal Wojska
3. Krzyż Pamiątkowy Monte Cassino
4. 1939-1945 Star
5. Italy Star
6. Defence Medal
7. War Medal 1939-1945

It should be noted that the recipients who had both Medal Wojska and the War Medal were not supposed to wear them together (but they often did). 

 

I also do not think the medals could have belonged to a Brit, as both Medal Wojska and Monte Cassino were conferred exclusively upon members of the Polish Land Forces and not upon the Allies. Such a set of medals was typical of a soldier of the 2nd Polish Corps, who had participated in the capture of Monte Cassino in May 1944.

 

Judging from the photos, the ribbons look genuine, although the Monte Cassino ribbon should have a bronze "Monte Cassino" bar upon it.

[Farkas]

45 minutes ago, Lukasz Gaszewski said:

Hello everyone,

 

the only correct official precedence for a Polish military would be as follows:

1. Krzyż Walecznych
2. Medal Wojska
3. Krzyż Pamiątkowy Monte Cassino
4. 1939-1945 Star
5. Italy Star
6. Defence Medal
7. War Medal 1939-1945

It should be noted that the recipients who had both Medal Wojska and the War Medal were not supposed to wear them together (but they often did). 

 

I also do not think the medals could have belonged to a Brit, as both Medal Wojska and Monte Cassino were conferred exclusively upon members of the Polish Land Forces and not upon the Allies. Such a set of medals was typical of a soldier of the 2nd Polish Corps, who had participated in the capture of Monte Cassino in May 1944.

 

Judging from the photos, the ribbons look genuine, although the Monte Cassino ribbon should have a bronze "Monte Cassino" bar upon it.

Thanks Lucasz ,

it didn’t occur to me to check the order of wear for those, it makes sense for the bravery award to be first now you say it.

tony 🍻
 

[No one]

Dear Gentlemen,

 

I want to thank both of you for solving this puzzle. Your help is much appreciated.

 

So it should be like this:

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

12 hours ago, No one said:

Dear Gentlemen,

 

I want to thank both of you for solving this puzzle. Your help is much appreciated.

 

So it should be like this:

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

 

Now this is it!

 

And here is what the original Monte Cassino bar looks like (source: Wiki).

 

 

Best,

Lukasz

[No one]

Dear Lukasz Gaszewski,

 

Thank you. I found this on the web:

 

WWII POLISH 4-PLACE MONTE CASSINO MEDAL BAR MATCHING w/RIBBON BAR | #1881940819 (worthpoint.com)

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one