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The Order of the White Eagle

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The Order of the White Cross is Poland's highest order awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits.

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The Order of the White Cross is Poland's highest order awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. It is one of the oldest distinctions still in use. In the middle of the cross there is a white eagle with the crown, claws, beak and veins. Between the arms of the cross there are bundles of golden rays. Manufacturer: Wiktor Gontarczyk; Medium: silk, wood, paper, velvet, metal

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Arts + Humanities

Keywords

military, distinction, eagle, poland, polish award, civilian, award, merit, crown, coat of arms, family crest, badge, european history, social studies, global history, history, red, gold, yellow, white

Updated

May 26 2022

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