The Knight’s Cross of Virtuti Militari (3rd Class), made in Italy by Picchiani & Barlacchi of Florence. Wonderful condition with minimal wear, as in photographs. Award in the shape of the cross, in the center a crowned white enameled eagle with wings spread. Enameled black arms is an inscription in gold letter “Virtuti Militari”. The reverse has clear arms, the center medallion has a laurel leaves crown, with an inscription in the center “Honor i Ojczyzna 1792″, meaning Honor and Fatherland 1792. A three piece construction, separate medallions applied to the front and back. A British production ribbon.