Order Of The Twenty Third Of August Archive given to men who volunteered

given to men who volunteered for "hostilities only"

against stiff Turkish resistance

in red enamels (for War Service)

died on 7th March 1945 and is remembered at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery

England and enlisted with the Royal Marines on June 15

Order Of The Twenty Third Of August Archive given to men who volunteeredOrder Second Class, in GOLD, center set with genuine DIAMONDS and enameed, measures 55mm. Hallmarked on reverse "MS" (Romanian State mint) along with Romanian 18Kt. gold hallmark. Of very fine quality make, extremely fine condition. Officialy numbered "22" at the catch. Contained within fitted case of issue. Rare.