Status Currently awarded | Type Single grade medal Established February 17, 1960 | |
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Awarded for Selfless aid to the drowning, victims of natural disasters, fires, explosions, or other unfortunate circumstances Next (higher) Military Cross of Merit,Air Force Cross of Merit,Navy Cross of Merit | ||
The Medal for Sacrifice and Courage (Polish: Medal za Ofiarność i Odwagę) is a Polish medal 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 was designed in 1960 by Józef Gosławski.
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