Order of the Cross of Independence
| Cross of Independence Order of the Cross of Independence Order Krzyża Niepodległości | |
|---|---|
Order 1st Class (top), and 2nd Class | |
| Type | Order with 2 classes |
| Country | Poland |
| Presented by | the President of Poland |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 5 August 2010 |
Ribbon of the cross, 1st Class Ribbon of the cross, 2nd Class | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Military Cross |
| Next (lower) | Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland |
| Related | Cross of Independence Cross of Freedom and Solidarity |
The Order of the Cross of Independence (Order Krzyża Niepodległości) was established on 5 August 2010, to honor those who between the years of 1939-1956 voluntarily served with merit in defending the independence of the Polish State. At its establishment it was declared to be a continuation of Cross of Independence which was established on 29 October 1930. It is fifth in the order of precedence of Polish awards and decorations.