The Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (Polish: Order Zasługi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) is a Polish order of merit created in 1974, awarded to persons who have rendered great service to Poland. It is granted to foreigners or Poles resident abroad.[1] As such it is sometimes referred to as a traditional "diplomatic order".
Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Order Zasługi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
The Grand Cross of Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Sir Edmund Hillary wearing the Commander's Cross in 2004
The order was established by an act of 10 April 1974, as the Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic (Order Zasługi Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej).[2] The need for the new order had arisen since the Order of the White Eagle had fallen into disuse after the foundation of the People's Republic. Reflecting this history, the two orders utilized similar colors and designs.[3] The Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic was awarded in five classes: Grand Cordon of the Order, Commandery with Star, Commandery, Gold Badge of the Order, and Silver Badge of the Order. It was awarded by the Polish Council of State.
After the fall of communism in Poland in 1989, it was decided to retain the order, with necessary changes. Without a formal change of the 1974 act or the name of the order, the insignia were changed to the present ones by a presidential decree of 16 April 1991. The abbreviation "PRL" was changed to "RP," the Eagle was given a crown in accordance with Poland's new coat of arms, the date "1974" was removed from the reverse, and the color of the ribbon was changed from light cobalt blue to dark cobalt.
Under an act of 16 October 1992, the order was reestablished under the name Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (Order Zasługi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej).[1]
Under the 1992 act, the order is awarded to foreigners or Poles resident abroad for distinguished contributions to international cooperation or cooperation between Poland and other countries.[1] It is awarded by the President of Poland. Unlike the other national orders of Poland, it does not have a chapter.[4][1]
^In 1991–1992 period the names of the classes were:[8]
1st class – Grand Cordon of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
2nd class – Commandery with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
3rd class – Commandery of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
4th class – Gold Badge of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
5th class – Silver Badge of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
References
^ abcde"Order Zasługi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej". Prezydent.pl (in Polish). 20 July 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
^Repetski, Ilja. "Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic". World Awards. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
^Sainty, Guy Stair; Heydel-Mankoo, Rafal, eds. (2006). World Orders of Knighthood and Merit. Vol. 2. Wilmington: Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 1481. ISBN978-0-9711966-7-4.
^"Kapituły orderów". Prezydent.pl (in Polish). 20 July 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
^"Resolution of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 14, 2022 on the commemoration of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"
^"Edward Mosberg is dead. The Polish Jew who survived the Holocaust was 96 years old". Poland Posts English. 22 September 2022.
^"Kissinger receives Poland's top decoration". AP NEWS.
^Polish Law of 16 April 1991 (Dz.U. 1991 nr 43 poz. 190) (in Polish).
Polish Law of 16 October 1992 (Dz.U. 1992 nr 90 poz. 450) (in Polish)
Polish Law of 10 November 1992 (Dz.U. 1992 nr 90 poz. 452) (in Polish)
Further reading
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News release that includes persons decorated with "Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland" at president.pl
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The Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland Polish Order Zaslugi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej is a Polish order of merit created in 1974 awarded to persons who have rendered great service to Poland It is granted to foreigners or Poles resident abroad 1 As such it is sometimes referred to as a traditional diplomatic order Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandOrder Zaslugi Rzeczypospolitej PolskiejThe Grand Cross of Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandTypeFive grade orderAwarded forService in improving relations between nationsCountry PolandPresented bythe President of PolandStatusCurrently awardedEstablished10 April 1974 Revised 16 October 1992 Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland ribbonPrecedenceNext higher Order of the Cross of IndependenceNext lower Cross of Valour Contents 1 History 2 Degrees 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 6 Further readingHistory Edit Sir Edmund Hillary wearing the Commander s Cross in 2004 The order was established by an act of 10 April 1974 as the Order of Merit of the Polish People s Republic Order Zaslugi Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej 2 The need for the new order had arisen since the Order of the White Eagle had fallen into disuse after the foundation of the People s Republic Reflecting this history the two orders utilized similar colors and designs 3 The Order of Merit of the Polish People s Republic was awarded in five classes Grand Cordon of the Order Commandery with Star Commandery Gold Badge of the Order and Silver Badge of the Order It was awarded by the Polish Council of State The People s Republic of Poland version of the order 5th class After the fall of communism in Poland in 1989 it was decided to retain the order with necessary changes Without a formal change of the 1974 act or the name of the order the insignia were changed to the present ones by a presidential decree of 16 April 1991 The abbreviation PRL was changed to RP the Eagle was given a crown in accordance with Poland s new coat of arms the date 1974 was removed from the reverse and the color of the ribbon was changed from light cobalt blue to dark cobalt Under an act of 16 October 1992 the order was reestablished under the name Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland Order Zaslugi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej 1 Under the 1992 act the order is awarded to foreigners or Poles resident abroad for distinguished contributions to international cooperation or cooperation between Poland and other countries 1 It is awarded by the President of Poland Unlike the other national orders of Poland it does not have a chapter 4 1 Recipients of the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland the highest award of the class have included Queen Elizabeth II Henry Kissinger and Edward Mosberg 5 6 7 Degrees EditFrom 1974 to 1991 the Order was awarded in following classes 1st class Grand Cordon of the Order of Merit of the People s Republic of Poland 2nd class Commandery with Star of the Order of Merit of the People s Republic of Poland 3rd class Commandery of the Order of Merit of the People s Republic of Poland 4th class Gold Badge of the Order of Merit of the People s Republic of Poland 5th class Silver Badge of the Order of Merit of the People s Republic of PolandSince 1992 the Order is awarded in the following classes 1 a 1st class Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2nd class Commander s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 3rd class Commander s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 4th class Officer s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 5th class Knight s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandSee also EditOrders decorations and medals of PolandNotes Edit In 1991 1992 period the names of the classes were 8 1st class Grand Cordon of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2nd class Commandery with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 3rd class Commandery of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 4th class Gold Badge of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 5th class Silver Badge of the Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandReferences Edit a b c d e Order Zaslugi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Prezydent pl in Polish 20 July 2009 Retrieved 8 May 2021 Repetski Ilja Order of Merit of the Polish People s Republic World Awards Retrieved 8 May 2021 Sainty Guy Stair Heydel Mankoo Rafal eds 2006 World Orders of Knighthood and Merit Vol 2 Wilmington Burke s Peerage amp Gentry p 1481 ISBN 978 0 9711966 7 4 Kapituly orderow Prezydent pl in Polish 20 July 2009 Retrieved 8 May 2021 Resolution of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 14 2022 on the commemoration of Her Majesty Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Edward Mosberg is dead The Polish Jew who survived the Holocaust was 96 years old Poland Posts English 22 September 2022 Kissinger receives Poland s top decoration AP NEWS Polish Law of 16 April 1991 Dz U 1991 nr 43 poz 190 in Polish Polish Law of 16 October 1992 Dz U 1992 nr 90 poz 450 in Polish Polish Law of 10 November 1992 Dz U 1992 nr 90 poz 452 in Polish Further reading Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Order Zaslugi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Wesolowski Zdzislaw P 1986 Polish orders medals badges and insignia military and civilian decorations 1705 1985 Print Services ISBN 978 0 937527 00 9 OCLC 14628539 Person decorated with Officer Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland News release that includes persons decorated with Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland at president pl Named changed to ORDER OF MERIT OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND at geocities com polishnobles merit Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland amp oldid 1120073405, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
