POLISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF PHILADELPHIA METAL PIN RIBBON WITH PULASKI - L984 For Sale

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POLISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF PHILADELPHIA METAL PIN RIBBON WITH PULASKI - L984:
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From Wikipedia:
Casimir Pulaskiwas a Polishnobleman,soldier, and military commander who has been called the "father of theAmerican cavalry."

Born inWarsawand following in his father's footsteps, he became interested in politics at an early age. He soon became involved in the military and in revolutionary affairs in thePolish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Pulaski was one of the leading military commanders for theBar Confederationand fought against the Commonwealth's foreign domination. When this uprising failed, he was driven into exile.

Following a recommendation byBenjamin Franklin, Pulaski traveled to North America to help in theAmerican Revolutionary War. He distinguished himself throughout the revolution, most notably when he saved the life ofGeorge Washington. Pulaski became ageneralin theContinental Army, and he and his friend,Michael Kovats, created thePulaski Cavalry Legionand reformed the American cavalry as a whole. At theBattle of Savannah, while leading acavalry chargeagainst British forces, he was fatally wounded bygrapeshotand died shortly after.

Pulaski is remembered as a hero who fought for independence and freedom in Poland and the United States. Numerous places and events are named in his honor, and he is commemorated by many works of art. Pulaski is one of only eight people to be awardedhonorary United States citizenship.