Cross of Merit with Swords (Poland)
| Cross of Merit with Swords | |
|---|---|
Bronze grade of current Cross of Merit with Swords. | |
| Type | Medal awarded in three grades: Gold, Silver, Bronze. |
| Awarded for | Deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances. |
| Country | Poland |
| Presented by | the President of Poland |
| Status | In the award system but a wartime decoration only |
| Established | October 19, 1942 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross of Merit for Bravery |
| Next (lower) | Cross of Merit |
The Cross of Merit with Swords (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi z Mieczami) is a Polish military award established October 19, 1942, by the Polish Government in Exile.