| Cross of Merit | |
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Current version of Gold Cross of Merit |
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| Awarded by Republic of Poland | |
| Type | Medal awarded in three grades: Golden, Silver, and Bronze |
| Awarded for | Exemplary public service or humanitarian work that goes above and beyond the call of duty |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | June 23, 1923 |
| First awarded | November 11, 1923 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross of Merit with Swords |
| Next (lower) | Military Cross of Merit with Swords, Air Force Cross of Merit with Swords, Navy Cross of Merit with Swords |
The Cross of Merit (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi) is a Polish civil state award established on June 23, 1923, to recognize services to the state.
The Order has three grades:
| 1. Gold Cross of Merit | |
| 2. Silver Cross of Merit | |
| 3. Bronze Cross of Merit |
At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awarded to citizens who went beyond the call of duty in their work for the country and society as a whole.
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