- Time Period: World War II
- Year of Institution: 3 July 1945
- Country: Poland
The Army Medal for War 1939-45 (or Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-45 in Polish) was created in 1945 by the Polish government in Exile (in London) to reward members of the Polish ground forces for service during World War II.
The eligibility criteria for the medal were:
- Six months of operational service during World War II, or
- 12 months in a non-operational role.
The medal could be conferred up to four times, although for a subsequent award the period of service was doubled.
The Army Medal for War 1939-45 Design
The medal measures 35 mm in diameter.
The ribbon is crimson, with four thin stripes of white (including two edges).
