Poland ORDER 'VIRTUTI MILITARI' (1831) 'Gold Cross' 4th Class; of Reduced Size. Breast Badge; fire-gilt bronze...

Poland ORDER 'VIRTUTI MILITARI' (1831) 'Gold Cross' 4th Class; of Reduced Size. Breast Badge; fire-gilt bronze; enamelled; both the obverse and reverse medallions with pierced eagle and Lithuanian Knight; the 'VIRTUTI MILITARI' and 'SARP' inscriptions; finely engraved and filled with black enamel; ring loop chiseled with acanthus leaves and strong ribbon ring; original 'combined' ribbon with the colors of the French Legion of Honor and Virtuti Militari. A rare and highly attractive piece from the 1831 uprising; in extremely fine condition! (RR) RARE Weight approx: 6.75 g. Diameter: 31x24 mm