Teodor Pajewski and Emilia Kossower-Rozencwajg awarded for saving Jews
On 27 April 2022, 2Lt. Teodor Pajewski, pseudonym “Szalony” [“Crazy”], and Emilia Kossower-Rozencwajg, pseudonym “Marylka”, were awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for heroic attitude and extraordinary courage shown in saving the lives of Jews during World War II, as well as for outstanding services in the defense of dignity, humanity, and human rights. The ceremony took place at the Belweder Palace in Warsaw.