Battle of Zieleńce
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The Battle of Zieleńce was a battle in the Polish–Russian War of 1792, in defence of the Polish Constitution of 3 May 1791. The battle took place on 18 June 1792, between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonw
Battle of Zieleńce by Aleksander Orłowski
Virtuti Militari
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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 established in 1792 by the last King of Poland and ruler of th
Battle of Zieleńce
…the Polish forces. The captured Russian banner was sent to Warsaw. To commemorate this victory, Polish king Stanisław II Augustus created the order of Virtuti Militari and awarded it to a number of Polish commanders participating in that battle. Some contemporary Polish leaders, like Kościuszko and Zajączek, felt that…
Unknown Grand Cross Star of the Virtuti Militari Order of the Duchy of Warsaw MNK V 2034
Medals Virtuti Militari 1792
Józef Poniatowski