WW2 Polish Virtuti Militari Cross(No. 9205), Distinguished Flying Medal, Group – A. Socha, 300 Bomber Squadron
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WW2 Polish Silver Virtuti Militari Cross 5th Class (8284) Krupski & Matulewicz – Stanisław Słowik, 1586 (Polish Special Duties) Flight, Brindisi. Killed in Action
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WW2 Polish Virtuti Militari Cross (9021) – Battle of Montbard 1940, Volunteer Lancer Stanisław Jabłoński, 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade
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WW2 Polish Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari War Order, (9021) (officially issued cross, manufactured by Krupski & Matulewicz workshop in Warsaw). The cross was awarded to Lancer Stanisław Jabłoński of the renowned 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade for his actions during the campaign in France in 1940.
It is one of only 13 Virtuti Militari crosses ever awarded to soldiers of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade.
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A Story of Heroism – Stanisław Jabłoński
Stanisław Jabłoński, a private in the 2nd Squadron of the Motorised Cavalry Battalion, took part in the fighting as part of the 1st echelon of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade.
He was around 17 years old, though no further personal details are currently known.
During the night battle of Montbard, on the night of 16–17 June 1940, he was serving in a unit securing the right flank of Polish positions.
The squad unexpectedly encountered German forces. When the squad commander was seriously wounded, Lancer Jabłoński, along with Lancer Gaj, immediately launched a counterattack, inspiring the rest of the soldiers to engage in close-quarters combat.
During the clash, Jabłoński was mortally wounded, yet despite his injuries, he continued to urge his comrades to fight. Moments before his death, fully aware of his fate, he uttered his final words:
“Report to the commander that I died like a soldier.”
Significance and Remembrance
The actions of Stanisław Jabłoński represent the highest form of heroism, courage, and loyalty to the military oath.
His sacrifice is part of the long-standing tradition of the Polish soldier, who does not hesitate to give his life in defense of his homeland.
Thanks to historical records preserved at the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum in London, his heroic stand has been documented, and he will forever remain one of those who earned the right to be called a true hero.
Condition as shown in the photographs.
