greek2me
7 Apr 2010
History / 2nd Polish Corps Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross - can numbers be attributed? [10]
Can anybody please help me to resolve a mystery. It is my understanding that the above medals were issued in "blocks" or "batches" to the various Polish units serving in the 2nd Corps and that no record was kept of which uniquely numbered medal was awarded to which individual. However, I have seen a number of references online where people - apparently - seem to be able to trace the original recipient of a particular cross. I know that when originally issued the medal came with a "legitymacja" or warrant, but these were often quickly lost or separated from the medal in question.
So, can the unique number on the back of a Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross be attributed to an individual. If so, how? I would love to know!
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Can anybody please help me to resolve a mystery. It is my understanding that the above medals were issued in "blocks" or "batches" to the various Polish units serving in the 2nd Corps and that no record was kept of which uniquely numbered medal was awarded to which individual. However, I have seen a number of references online where people - apparently - seem to be able to trace the original recipient of a particular cross. I know that when originally issued the medal came with a "legitymacja" or warrant, but these were often quickly lost or separated from the medal in question.
So, can the unique number on the back of a Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross be attributed to an individual. If so, how? I would love to know!
Wielkie dzięki