pre-WW2 Polish Medal Haller’s Swords – Blue Army

The decoration was introduced in 1920 by General Józef Haller to commemorate the merits of Polish volunteers of General Haller’s Blue Army from France, Italy and the United States. Decoration produced in France, Poland and the United States. The Present example was made in the United States.

A diamond-shaped decoration with a red enameled border, on the obverse there is a white enameled eagle with a golden crown, claws and a cross on the chest. From behind the rhombus, two crossed swords are visible, their blades pointing upwards. At the height of the eagle’s head there is the date 4 X 1918, on the sides of the wings the names: “Francja”, “Włochy”, below separated by the eagle’s tail “America” and the initials of Józef Haller – JH. The reverse is smooth. 

Decoration on a light blue ribbon, white and crimson vertical stripes on the sides. Original box of issue 96mm x 45mm x 11.5mm.

Beautiful condition as in the photos.