Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Star, By Wiktor Gontarczyk Auction along with a reinforced slot

along with a reinforced slot that opens into the left waist pocket

This decoration was awarded for the duration of the First World War to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops

with embossed eagle at the bottom left

He considered resigning his commission but was later officially thanked by the Legislative Assembly of Quebec

He travelled first class on the Britannic from Bombay

Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Star, By Wiktor Gontarczyk Auction along with a reinforced slotInstituted 4 February 1921. Type 1 (1921 1939 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing stylized gilt initials of RP for Rzeczpospolita Polska (Republic of Poland), surrounded by a blue enameled ring with a gilt inscription of POLONIA RESTITUTA (REBIRTH OF POLAND), the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a