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Order · Poland
Order Virtuti Militari
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PolandSold median$156
median of 48 recent sales, 73 in all · typically $107 – $278
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The War Order of Virtuti Militari (Latin: "For Military Virtue", Polish: Order Wojenny 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 the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Stanislaus II Augustus and is the oldest exclusively military decoration in the world still in use.
Soon after the introduction of the order, however, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth fell as a result of the partitions of Poland. The partitioning powers abolished the decoration and prohibited its wearing. Since then, the award has been reintroduced and banned several times, with its fate closely reflecting the vicissitudes of the Polish people. Throughout the decoration's existence, thousands of soldiers and officers, Polish and foreign, three cities and one warship have been awarded the Virtuti Militari for valor or outstanding leadership in war. There have been no new awards since 1989.
The order is awarded in five classes either for personal heroism or, to commanders, for leadership during the war.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
5th Class
4th Class
3rd Class
1st Class
2nd Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $214 | $125 – $260 | 23last 24 Sept 2026 | None listed |
| 5th Class | $101 | $56 – $136 | 9last 23 Nov 2025 | None listed |
| 4th Class | $250 | $150 – $7,454 | 9last 17 Jan 2026 | None listed |
| 3rd Class | $99 | $71 – $152 | 4last 12 Nov 2024 | None listed |
| 1st Class |
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€150
approximately ≈ $171
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $214 paid
| $340 |
| $233 – $397 |
| 3last 12 Jun 2024 |
| None listed |
| 2nd Class | $217 | $176 – $259 | 2last 5 Jan 2026 | None listed |
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Invaluablesold
£60
approximately ≈ $81
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $101 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$120
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $150 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$240
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $300 paid
€320
approximately ≈ $370
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $463 paid
€70
approximately ≈ $81
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $101 paid
Sixbidsold
€70
approximately ≈ $81
+ est. 20% premium ≈ $97 paid
€400
approximately ≈ $467
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $584 paid