The Auschwitz Cross PRL – Krzyz Oswiecimski PRL + Rare Doc Of Award – original with barbwire design on the ring, original old type ribbon and box. The award is a silver Greek cross with wide arms, 42×42 mm.
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Very good condition ww2 era auschwitz survivor medal.
The Auschwitz Cross (Polish: Krzy Owicimski), instituted on 14 March 1985, was a Polish decoration awarded to honour survivors of Nazi German concentration camps, including Auschwitz (Auschwitz is a German name for the Polish town Owicim, where the camps were built by Nazi Germans). It was awarded generally to Poles, but it was possible to award it to foreigners in special cases. It could be awarded posthumously. It ceased to be awarded in 1999. An exception was made in the case of Greta Ferusic, who was awarded it in February 2004. The award is a silver Greek cross with wide arms, 42×42 mm. The obverse shows barbed wire and camp poles; the year 1939 on the left, and 1945 on the right arm. In the center there is a red enameled triangle with the letter P, as worn by Polish nationals imprisoned in the camps. The reverse bears the inscription “PRL / WINIOM / HITLEROWSKICH / OBOZÓW KONCENTRACYJNYCH” (Peoples Republic of Poland to prisoners of Nazi concentration camps). The Auschwitz Cross PRL – Krzy Owicimski PRL + Rare Doc Of Award – original with. Barbwire design on the ring, original old type ribbon and box + Miniature. Please wait for a combined invoice before paying. PLEASE VISIT MY STORE. If you are looking for an object with a different period of the Polish/Russian/German army – write – I will try to arrange these once. The item “WW2 PRL Auschwitz Survivor Cross Medal Polish Poland + DOC + Mini” is in sale since Sunday, September 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Poland”. The seller is “kraken-orders-pl” and is located in Rokietnica k Poznania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
Original WW2-Korean War era Khaki US Navy Grouping to a Pearl Harbor survivor and WW2 and Korean War Veteran Virgil M Welch. The grouping came from a the son of Virgil M Welch, and was part of a larger grouping of military and civilian items that were in his garage for over 40 years or more. The grouping of items consist of the following. WW2 & Korean Service medal bar 1950s era with the following medals: Good Conduct Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal, China Service Medal, Korea War United Nations medal. American Defense Medal, skit brooch. SP(Shore Patrol) Armband. Khaki Bullion torpedoman Chief Rate patch. Black with Gold chevron Torpedoman Chief rate patch. WW2 era White right face Torpedoman Chief rate patch. WW2 era Black with Red Chevron Torpedoman Chief rate patch. Two custom made ribbon rack Includes the following ribbons. US Navy Good Conduct Ribbon with 3 stars. WW2 American Theater Ribbon. Pacific Theater 2 silver Battle Stars and 3 bronze battle stars. Korean War Service Ribbon with 2 campaign stars. Korean War United Nations Medal. Philippines Liberation Medal with campaign Star. 1 3/8 Korean War era Gemsco Ribbon bar set with the same ribbons as the custom Japanese ribbon rack. 1/2 US Navy Ribbon Set with Good Conduct ribbon, American Defense ribbon, pacific Theater ribbon, and American Theater Ribbon. WW2 white Dress Jacket with right face Chief rate. 1950s era Khaki Dress Jacket, Hong Kong Made with Japanese made ribbon rack and Chief Torpedoman rate patch. 1950s era Black Dress Jacket, Hong Kong Made with Japanese made ribbon rack and Chief Torpedoman rate patch, and name Virgil M Welch stitched into uniforms. 4 WW2/1950s era chief pins, 1 large screw back, 1 large pin back, 2 Garrison Cap size. All show wear and have flaws. You will receive everything shown. Nothing is perfect, everything shows some kind of wear and age. Overall this is a great grouping of a sailor who saw a lot of action during WW2 and who served in Korea and beyond. The patch and rate are not named, but came from a larger collection of uniforms, and other gear belonging to Virgil M. Welch who served in the US Navy from just before WW2 up until the early Vietnam era. Virgil M Welch served on the USS Farragut (DD-348) for the duration of the war and was at the Attack of Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. I was not able to get most things that had his name on it, but did manage to acquire to dress uniforms with his full name stenciled on the inside. These will be up for sale at a later date. The item “WW2 1950s US Navy Pearl Harbor Survivor Grouping, V M Welch, Medals, Uniforms” is in sale since Tuesday, November 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “bb5kearsarge” and is located in El Cajon, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Iceland, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Macao, Paraguay, Uruguay.
I HAVE MANY ITEMS THAT I WILL LIST IN THE FUTURE. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION. AND FOLLOW ME TO RECEIVE NEW LISTED ITEMS IN THE FUTURE. ALL GERMAN WW2 SS HOLOCAUST, ETC. WW2 GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMP AUSCHWITZ SURVIVOR MEDAL + PHOTO ID SET HOLOCAUST. BOUGHT FROM THE RELATIVES. AMAZING PIECE OF HISTORY!! The item “WW2 GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMP AUSCHWITZ SURVIVOR MEDAL + PHOTO ID SET HOLOCAUST” is in sale since Sunday, January 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “jenn_lavo” and is located in Montreal, Quebec. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, United Kingdom, France, Australia.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
Holocaust – concentration camp. Other german item flags, helmets, medals, badges, rare items, etc. If you want to see photos. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL CASED MEDAL + AN ID FROM A POLISH INMATE WHO SURVIVED AUSCHWITZ CAMP!! SEE MY STORE FOR OTHERS. The item “WW2 GERMAN HOLOCAUST CONCENTRATION CAMP AUSCHWITZ SURVIVOR MEDAL + ID JUDEN JUDE” is in sale since Friday, December 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Other German WWII Orig. Items”. The seller is “privatecollections_ca” and is located in Québec, QC. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, United Kingdom.
- Country//Region of Manufacture: Germany
WWII AUSCHWITZ CROSS WITH MINIATURE IN CASE. The Krzy Owicimski (AUSCHWITZ CROSS) was instituted on March 14, 1985, primarily a Polish decoration, awarded to honour the inmates of German concentration camps, and not only those interned in Auschwitz (the Polish name of Auschwitz is Owicim). Krzy Owicimski was generally awarded to Poles, but was also awarded to foreigners in very special cases. It could also be awarded posthumously. It ceased to be awarded in 1999. An exception was made in the case of Greta Ferusic, who was awarded the last cross under special circumstances in February 2004. The item “SCARCE WW2 JEWISH AUSCHWITZ HOLOCAUST CONCENTRATION DEATH CAMP SURVIVOR MEDAL” is in sale since Thursday, October 12, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “elitemilitaria” and is located in QLD.. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Country: * POLAND *
- Product Type: JEWISH AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP MEDAL IN CASE
- Campaign: * WORLD WAR II *
World War 2 Military Veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor Estate items… See veteran information below detail list…. 8 x 10 photo just after boot camp. 5 x 7 Black and White photo in New Zealand 1944. See inscription on back last photo. Copy of discharge paper Army Engineers. Original Discharge paper National Guard pre World War 2 1938. 11 stamps from the Solomon Islands. Classification and Vehicle Document cards. 4 Photos of him in later life. WW2 Freedom Medal with bar. American Defense Medal with Bar w/ Star. 2 additional bar decorations. 3 Dog Tags and chain. Bible issued by the government to all soldiers. Explanation taped to front. Minitature Bible from his “Pop & Mom”…. These items came from the estate of Albert L’Heureux. He was a soldier who served in Company B of the 65th Engineer Battalion and survived the Pearl Harbor attack. Nice addition to any World War 2 Military Collection! I’m listing a separate photo album of pictures take by Albert in Honolulu in 1940 and 1941. There is some amazing photos in the album! ATTENTION: THE MRWALLPAPER POLICY.. Thank you for looking and come again soon! The item “World War 2 Pearl Harbor Survivor Estate Items Medals Photos Tags Docs & More” is in sale since Monday, December 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Photographs”. The seller is “mrwallpaper” and is located in Roseville, California. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, to Australia, to Japan, SE, KR, to Taiwan, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, to Germany, IL, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States