Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Star, By Wiktor Gontarczyk United Republic of measures 40 mm (w) x

measures 40 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

marked "STERLING" and hallmarked on the reverse

He was a distant cousin of First War flying ace Manfred von Richthofen

ribbon loop and swords

gilt zinc with red

Poland, Republic. An Order Of Polonia Restituta, Grand Cross Star, By Wiktor Gontarczyk United Republic of measures 40 mm (w) xInstituted 4 February 1921. Type 1 (1921 1939 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing stylized gilt initials of RP for Rzeczpospolita Polska (Republic of Poland), surrounded by a blue enameled ring with a gilt inscription of POLONIA RESTITUTA (REBIRTH OF POLAND), the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a