Polska PRL Srebrnej Odznaka „W Służbie Narodu”

In an excellent condition a PRL Silver "In the Service of the Nation" award

Frontside: W SŁUŻBIE NARODU XX, In the service of the nation 20 years. Oakleave wreath. Sword with Polish eagle.

Backside: POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA, Polish People's Republic (PRL). MSW which stands for Ministra Spraw Wewnętrznych (Minister of Internal Affairs.).


Background info:
This award has been given between 1974 and 1990
The badge was awarded:

officers of the Citizens' Militia,
officers, warrant officers and non-commissioned officers of military units subordinated to the Minister of Internal Affairs, other employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, if these people, during many years of exemplary service, have distinguished themselves in the performance of tasks in the protection of peace, order and public safety.

Code: 53794