The Rodla Medal ( Polish: Medal Rodła ) was established by the Decree of the Sejm of the People’s Republic of Poland on April 18, 1985 in connection with the 40th anniversary of the victory over Nazi fascism, as well as the annexation of the original Polish lands: Pomerania, Silesia, Warmia and Masuria to Poland in 1945.
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| A country |  Poland | ||
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| Established | April 18, 1985 | ||
The name of the medal is associated with the native - the official symbol of the Union of Poles in Germany since 1932.
Content
History
The medal was awarded to former members of the Union of Poles in Germany ( German: Bund der Polen in Deutschland eV ; Polish. Związek Polaków w Niemczech ) and the free city of Danzig, as well as other Poles who lived in the territories that had left Poland after World War II, whose adherence and steadfastness positions, as well as active work contributed to the preservation in the minds of compatriots of their national identity and culture.
The Poles were also awarded the medal, their activities contributing to the development, restoration and improvement of the ancient Piast lands integrated into the Polish Republic.
The medal was awarded on behalf of the State Council of Poland.
From April 18, 1985 until the end of 1989, 9801 awards were awarded. Since May 1990, the award of the medal has been discontinued.
The author of the draft medal is graphic artist Edward Gorol.
The Rodla medal was worn on the left side of the chest and was located after the Victory and Liberty medal .
Description
Rodla medal is round with a diameter of 38 mm. It was made of silvered oxidized tombac .
On the front side of the coin is an image of a rodle - a symbol of the Union of Poles in Germany, developed in 1932, which represents the course of the Vistula with Krakow marked on it. On top of the sign in its central part is a relief image of the Piast eagle of Henry IV of Silesia. The eagle symbolizes the rule of the Piasts in Silesia and the "Polish affiliation" of these lands.
Some sources mistakenly indicate that a fragment of a broken swastika is depicted on the front side of the coin.
The first line of the song “Rota” to the verses of Maria Konopnitskaya , “NIE RZUCIM ZIEMI”, “SKĄD NASZ RÓD” along the edge of the medal to the left and right in convex letters in an arc. At the top and bottom of the coin are four convex arcuate risks.
The surface of the front side of the coin is granular.
On the back, in a recess repeating the contours of the map of Poland, the inscription is made: “PRL” (Polish People's Republic). On three sides of the map are the ancient coats of arms of Polish historical lands annexed to Poland in 1945: POMORZE, WARMIA i MAZURY, ŚLĄSK (at 12, 4 and 8 hours on the dial, respectively). Between the coats of arms, there is an inscription around the circumference: "BOJOWNIKOM: BUDOWNICZYM: POLSKOSCI" (For fighters and builders of the Polish spirit).
The reverse side of the coin is smooth matte. The map surface is granular, convex inscriptions, relief convex images.
At the top of the coin there is an eye with a ring for attaching to the tape.
Ribbon
Ribbon Medals Rodla silk moiré of turquoise, framed on both sides by longitudinal white-red stripes (red stripe outer). The width of the tape is 40 mm.
See also
- Rodlo
- Union of Poles in Germany