GREATER POLAND INSURGENT CROSS IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX

Dimensions of the cross: 36 × 36 mm

The Greater Poland Uprising Cross, made of brown-patinated tombac, suspended from an original dark blue ribbon with two narrow amaranth stripes. The enamel is undamaged.
Manufacturer: State Mint
The decoration is preserved in its original burgundy box with an image of the national eagle on the lid.
The Greater Poland Uprising Cross was established by a decree of the Council of State on February 1, 1957. It was awarded to individuals who, with arms in hand or in some other active manner, participated in the fighting against the German occupiers during the Greater Poland Uprising of 1918–1919. The decoration could also be awarded posthumously. It was awarded until 1999.
Condition consistent with the photographic documentation.