MINISTRY OF

MICHALKOWSKI  COLLECION

      Narodna Republika Poljska (Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa, PRL) je službeni naziv korišten od 1952. do 1989. godine. Od 1944. godine pa do 1952. službeni naziv je bio samo Republika Poljska (Rzeczpospolita).

      The People's Republic of Poland (Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa, PRL) was the official name of Poland from 1952 to 1989. From 1944 to 1952 Rzeczpospolita Polska (The Republic of Poland) was the name of the Polish state.

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      Milicija (Milicja Obywatelska) je policijska organizacija osnovana u Narodnoj Republici Poljskoj 1944. godine od strane Nacionalnog oslobodilačkog komiteta Poljske i zamjenio je prijeratnu policiju. 1990. godine ponovo je transformiran u policiju. Milicija je bila podijeljena na: Miliciju za održavanje javnog reda i prometnu miliciju, Kriminalističku službu, Istražne odjele i odjel za zaštitu važnih objekata. Postojali su regionalni, okružni, gradski i lokalni odjeli milicije.  

      Mobilne interventne jedinice, ZOMO poznate po gušenju protesta '80 i 81. godine, se početkom '90 preimenuju u Preventivne jedinice milicije (Oddzialy Prewencji Milicji Obywatelskiej - OPMO). Njihova je uloga ograničena na kontrolu masa na sportskim događajima, vršenja osiguranja prilikom prirodnih nepogoda te u ispomaganju redovne policije. U teoriji, viši vladini autoriteti su trebali odobriti svaku veću upotrebu ovih jedinica.   

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      Milicja Obywatelska (Citizens' Militia or Civic Militia) was a state police institution in the People's Republic of Poland. It was created in 1944 by Polish Committee of National Liberation, effectively replacing the pre-war police force. In 1990 it was transformed back into Policja. It was divided into a Public order and Traffic Militia, Criminal Investigations (major crimes, forensics), Investigations Milicja and an Infrastructure Security section (security of important buildings, installations, etc.). There were regional, district, city and local detachments of the force.

      The ZOMO motorized riot troops, which played the most visible role in quelling demonstrations in 1980 and 1981, were reduced in size somewhat by the early 1990s and renamed Preventive Units of the Citizens' Militia (Oddzialy Prewencji Milicji Obywatelskiej-- OPMO). OPMO forces are restricted to roles such as crowd control at sporting events, ensuring safety in natural disasters, and assisting the regular police. In theory, higher government authority would be required for large OPMO contingents to be used.

      Vojne jedinice Visla Ministarstva unutarnjih poslova (Nadwiślańskie Jednostki Wojskowe) bile su formacije posebne namjene podređene Ministru unutarnjih poslova. Vojnici ove formacije nosili su karakteristične uniforme predratnog uzorka, uzdignuti ovratnik jakne s izvezenim preklopima, duge crne čizme i mornarskoplavu garnizonsku kapu. Osnovane Naredbom premijera br. 41 od 24. lipnja 1965., jedinice su bile namijenjene samo zaštiti vlade i posebnih objekata. Jedinice Visle bile su raspoređene u nekoliko dijelova zemlje (Varšava, Bieszczady, Šleska, Warmia. Nakon ekspanzije 1992. godine, uključivale su, između ostalih, podjedinice zaštite, protuterorizma, veza, regimntu transportne avijacije i jedinice sigurnosti. Raspušteni su 2001. Zadaće i većinu osoblja preuzeo je Vladin ured za zaštitu. Trenutno zadatke ove formacije obavlja Državna služba zaštite (Służba Ochrony Państwa).

      Vistula Military Units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Nadwiślańskie Jednostki Wojskowe) were a special-purpose formation subordinated to the Minister of the Interior. The soldiers of this formation wore a characteristic uniform of the pre-war pattern, a standing sweatshirt collar with embroidered flaps, breeches, long black boots and a navy blue garrison cap. Established by the Order of the Prime Minister No. 41 of June 24, 1965 the units were intended only for the protection of government and special facilities. The Vistula units were deployed in several parts of the country (Warsaw, Bieszczady, Silesia, Warmia).

      After the expansion in 1992, they included, among others subunits of protection, anti-terrorism, communications, regiment of transport aviation and units of security, protection and command taken over from the Internal Defense Forces. Dissolved in 2001. Tasks and most of the staff were taken over by the Government Protection Bureau. Currently, the tasks of this formation are performed by the State Protection Service.

      Dobrovoljačka rezerva milicije ORMO (Ochotnicza Rezerwa Milicji Obywatelskiej) je bila naoružana organizacija dobrovoljaca u brigadi podrške redovnoj miliciji.  Osnovani su od strane vlasti Narodne Republike Poljske 1946. godine, a raspušteni 1989. godine odlukom Parlamenta nakon pada komunističke vlasti.

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      ORMO (Ochotnicza Rezerwa Milicji Obywatelskiej), or the Volunteer Reserve of the Citizens' Militia, was a paramilitary organization and voluntary support brigade of the communist police force, the Citizen's Militia (MO). ORMO was founded in the Polish People's Republic in 1946, and disbanded in 1989 by the Sejm after the collapse of the communist bloc in Central and Eastern Europe.

FOR MERIT IN PROTECTION OF PUBLIC ORDER  ZA ZASLUGE U ČUVANJU JAVNOG REDA

      Medalju zasluga za očuvanje javnog reda (Za Zaslugi w Ochronie Porzadku Publicznego) Vlada je ustanovila 15. 10. 1971. godine, kako bi odala počast osobama koje su doprinijele održavanju javnog reda i mira ili su pokazale hrabrost i samopožrtvovanje u vršenju dužnosti. Ustanovljena je u tri stupnja: zlatna, srebrena i brončana i dojeljivana je na prijedlog ministra unutrašnjih poslova. Osim osoba dodjeljivana je i institucijama i organizacijama. Prvenstveno je bila namijenjena pripadnicima milicije i službe sigurnosti. Ne dodjeljuje se od 1990. godine. Na aversu je gotski štit sa poljskim orlom „položenim“ na stiliziranu rozetu. Na reversu je između dvije hrastove grančice ispisano: za zasluge u očuvanju javnog poretka (ZA ZASLUGI / W OCHRONIE / PORZADKU / PUBLICZNEGO). Na dnu medalje su slova PRL (skraćenica za Narodnu Republiku Poljsku).

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GOLDEN MEDAL - REVERSE

BRONZE MEDAL - OBVERSE

BRONZE MEDAL - REVERSE

      The Medal "Za Zaslugi w Ochronie Porzadku Publicznego" was instituted by decision of the Government of October 15, 1971, to honor individuals who contributed to maintenance of public order or showed bravery and sacrifice or distinguished themselves in performing duties to maintain public order. Conferred in three grades: gold, silver and bronze by the prime minister at the suggestion of the minister of the interior. It could be conferred to institutions and organizations as well. The medal was meant primarily for members of the Civic Militia (equivalent to police forces in other countries) and Security Service. The medal has not been conferred since 1990. Obverse: a Gothic shield with a Polish eagle, superimposed on a stylized rosette. Reverse: inscribed ZA ZASLUGI / W OCHRONIE / PORZADKU / PUBLICZNEGO (for merit in maintenance of public order), with an oak spray above and below, and the letters PRL at the bottom.

LONG SERVICE MEDAL  MEDALJA ZA DUGOTRAJNU SLUŽBU

      Medalja je ustanovljena 1974. godine i dodjeljivana je do 1989. godine za dugotrajnu službu u miliciji i službi sigurnosti. Dodjeljivao ju je Ministar unutarnjih poslova i to u tri stupnja: zlatnu, srebrenu i brončanu, za 30, 20 i 10 godina provedenih u službi. Dodjeljivana je milicajcima i pripadnicima civilne službe sigurnosti. Na prednjoj strani medalje je u središtu poljski orao položen preko mača, oštrice okrenute prema dolje. Oko orla je vijenac od hrastovih grana u dnu spojen pločicom sa rimskim brojevima ispisanim godinama službe (X, XX ili XXX). Na hrastovim granama je ispisano u službi naroda (SŁUZBIJE NARODU). Po sredini zadnje strane medalje, između dvije lovorove grančice ispisana su slova MSW. Uz rub medalje u krugu je ispisano Narodna Republika Poljska (POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA).

FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE - OBVERSE

FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE - REVERSE

FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE - OBVERSE

FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE - REVERSE

      Established in 1974 and issued until 1989, for long service in the Militia (Police) and Security Service. Conferred by Minister of the Interior in three grades: gold, silver and bronze, for 30, 20 and 10 year service respectively. Awarded to civic guard units and police for length of service.