Poland, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Virtue, V Class Silver Cross, C.1800 Auction silvered metal locket is retained

silvered metal locket is retained via two screws

Blue/black Moroccan leather washer is supple and remains intact

aluminum plated

The leather chinstrap along with its hardware remains intact

Poland, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Virtue, V Class Silver Cross, C.1800 Auction silvered metal locket is retained(Virtuti Militari). Instituted in 1792. Type I (1792 1808), In silver with green, white and black enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its loop suspension, chipping evident in the enamels throughout, contact marks, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The War Order of Virtuti Militari is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. It was created in 1792 by Polish King Stanisaw II August