King Jan III Sobieski medal. Andrew Pitynski, medal creator, is also an author of numerous sculptures for public monuments in the United States and Poland. A recipient of various honors and awards, during an interview he replied to a question on the role of monuments in life: a monument is an expressive symbol. A good one, looked at for even a few minutes will remain in memory for years or even for one’s entire lifetime. Monuments are the milestones in a nation’s history – they will not allow other systems and governments to destroy the core values of a national culture.