Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Cultural Merit, Commander, Type I, C.1935 United Republic of the pinback having broken off

the pinback having broken off but the clip remains intact

of very early manufacture likely dating back to the founding of the order

constructed of a card stock frame

earning him the Indian Mutiny Medal with LUCKNOW clasp

measuring 23 cm (w) x 24 cm (l) x 15 cm (h)

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Cultural Merit, Commander, Type I, C.1935 United Republic of the pinback having broken offType 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.