Cross of Merit (Poland)
| Cross of Merit Krzyż Zasługi | |
|---|---|
Current version of the Gold Cross of Merit | |
| Type | Medal awarded in three grades: Gold, Silver, and Bronze |
| Awarded for | Exemplary and beyond standard expectations public service or humanitarian work |
| Country | Poland |
| Presented by | the President of Poland |
| Clasps | denotes subsequent award |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 23 June 1923 |
| First award | 11 November 1923 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross of Merit with Swords |
| Next (lower) | Military Cross of Merit with Swords, Air Force Cross of Merit with Swords, Navy Cross of Merit with Swords |
The Cross of Merit (Polish: Krzyż Zasługi) is a Polish civil state decoration established on 23 June 1923 to acknowledge outstanding service to the state.