Medal of Merit for National Defence

The Medal of Merit for National Defence (Polish: Medal Za Zasługi dla Obronności Kraju) is a decoration of the Ministry of National Defence of Poland. Established 21 April 1966 and revised in 1991, the medal recognizes meritorious service which strengthens the military of the Republic of Poland. Members of the Polish military and civilian employees are eligible for this medal.[1] The equivalent award that is presented to foreign nationals is the Polish Army Medal.

Medal of Merit for National Defence
Medal Za Zasługi dla Obronności Kraju
Obverse and reverse of the silver medal
TypeThree class medal
Awarded forMeritorious activities to strengthen military power of the country.
Country Poland
Presented by Minister of National Defence
EligibilityPolish military personnel and civilian employees of the military
Established21 April 1966

Ribbon bar for the gold medal

Ribbon bar for the silver medal

Ribbon bar for the bronze medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland
EquivalentPolish Army Medal
Next (lower)Medal for Merit to the Police
RelatedLong Service Medal

References

  1. Robertson, Megan C. (3 June 2009). "Poland: Medal for Merit for Country Defence". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
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