The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage

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$80 to $200

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Time Period: Interwar Period
Year of Institution: 17 February 1960
Country: Poland

The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage (or Medal za Ofiarność i Odwagę in Polish) is a medal from Poland established on February 17, 1960. It is awarded to those who, with disregard for their own life, save people from drowning, aid the victims of natural disasters, fires, explosions, or other unfortunate circumstances, or protect the property of others during such events.

The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage Design

The medal is round and was designed in 1960 by Józef Gosławski. The obverse features an image of a man and woman framed by a triangular background.

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