WW2 Polish Group 5KDP – Jerzy Parczyk – Italian War Cross for Military Valor

A set of decorations belonging to Jerzy Parczyk, a participant in the Battle of Monte Cassino, and a soldier of the Engineer Command of the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division. He was awarded the Italian War Cross for Military Valor.

The set consists of:

• Cross of Valour produced by Spink & Son
• Italian War Cross for Military Valor along with the Award Certificate
• Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross number 25724
• British Italy Star
• British 1939-45 Star
• British War Medal
• British Defence Medal

Sets including the Italian War Cross for Military Valor awarded to Poles, especially those of low rank, are very rare.