| Order of the Military Cross | |
|---|---|
 Grand Cross (obverse & reverse) | |
| Type | Three classes |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service in the field of counter-terrorism or military action during times of peace |
| Country |  Poland |
| Presented by | thePresident of Poland |
| Eligibility | Military and civilian |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | October 18, 2006 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Polonia Restituta |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Cross of Independence |
| Related | Military Cross Military Cross of Merit Wound Decoration |
TheOrder of the Military Cross (Polish:Order Krzyża Wojskowego) is a Polish order established on October 18, 2006. It is awarded for "distinguished service, sacrifice, and courage in actions against terrorism in the country or during foreign deployments of theArmed Forces of the Republic of Poland in times of peace."[1] It can be conferred to soldiers, civilians and entire military units.[2]
The Order has three classes:[3]
Grand Cross (Krzyż Wielki)
Commander's Cross (Krzyż Komandorski)
Knight's Cross (Krzyż Kawalerski)
