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Medal - ROMANIA - Set of "The Military Virtue" cross, first model, first and second class

Currency:CHF Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 CHF Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 CHF
Medal - ROMANIA - Set of "The Military Virtue" cross, first model, first and second class
Instituted on November 25th, 1880, in two classes, for awards in war bravery, first class for officers, second class for lower grades. With the introduction of the Order "Michael the Brave" in 1916, the cross was dedicated to award all ranges, lower as officer. First class, breast badge, copper gilt, on averse in medallion Carol I, and the text "Carol I Domn al Romaniei". On reverse, the definition of the cross "Virtute Militara". Between the limbs of the cross, the wreath of oak leaves, with original ribbon. Second class, breast badge, silver, has the same design, with original ribbon. Very good quality set.

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