| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28721.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | British Mandate of Palestine: Tel Aviv |
| Date made | c 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Polish Monte Cassino Cross : Lieutenant Mikolaj Nikon, 3 Dywizia Strelcow Karpackich, Polish Army
Description
Greek cross with square in centre containing the words 'MONTE CASSINO MAJ 1944'. The reverse of the square is engraved with the number '1656', indicating that this is the 1656th awarded. 50,000 Monte Cassino Crosses were made.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of Polish serviceman, Lieutenant Nicholas Nikon, who served in the Polish Army and was interned by the Soviet Peoples Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD). After his release from internment in 1941, he served in the Middle East with a Polish Contingent and then fought in Italy at the battle for Monte Cassino in May 1944.