Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Cultural Merit, Commander, Type I, C.1935 United Republic of in a diagonal pattern

in a diagonal pattern

reverse illustrating a star with emanating rays above the inscription "JE VEILLE SUR LUI OFFERT AUX GRACIEUSES MARRAINES DES SOLDATS BELGES PAR LE LIEUTENANT DE DORLODOT"

crown and drop shadow in the RFC lettering in brown ink

The photos measure between 58 (w) x 56 (h) mm and 129x180mm

earning him the Indian Mutiny Medal with LUCKNOW clasp

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Cultural Merit, Commander, Type I, C.1935 United Republic of in a diagonal patternType I (1930 1940): A rare first type of this award, in silver with purple enamels, with bust of Carol I, measuring 50. 8 mm x 72. 2 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on an original full length neck ribbon designating "Religion", 2 minor chips, pleasing tone, extremely fine.