Cross of Merit for Bravery
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The Cross of Merit for Bravery is a Polish state decoration awarded to individuals who display exceptional courage and heroism, often in the face of direct danger.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Polish decoration
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state decoration ⓘ |
| awardedFor |
acts performed in direct danger
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bravery ⓘ exceptional courage ⓘ heroism ⓘ |
| awardingBody | President of Poland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Polish awards for bravery
ⓘ
Polish state decorations ⓘ |
| ceremonialUse | state award ceremonies in Poland ⓘ |
| conferredBy | state authorities of Poland ⓘ |
| country | Poland ⓘ |
| eligibility |
civilians
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individuals ⓘ military personnel ⓘ police officers ⓘ public service members ⓘ |
| follows | Cross of Merit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasForm | cross ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Polish ⓘ |
| legalNature | decoration regulated by Polish law ⓘ |
| legalStatus | state award ⓘ |
| partOf | Polish system of orders and decorations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| presentedBy | President of Poland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizes | individual acts rather than long service ⓘ |
| requires | documented act of bravery ⓘ |
| riskLevelRequired | direct danger to life or health ⓘ |
| scopeOfAward |
acts of bravery not in direct combat
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protecting property in life‑threatening situations ⓘ rescue operations ⓘ saving human life ⓘ |
| status | currently awarded ⓘ |
| symbolism |
recognition of personal courage
ⓘ
recognition of self‑sacrifice ⓘ |
| type |
civil decoration
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decoration for bravery ⓘ |
| usedIn | Republic of Poland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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