Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Hold who presented the plan at

who presented the plan at Harvard University on June 5

scattered chipping and enamel loss in the base of the crown suspension

ERII (S/SGT

in silver gilt and enamels (most of the gilding is gone/rubbed off)

Footnote: John Henry Wragg was born on March 18

Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Hold who presented the plan at(1876 1881). Type I. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "W. KULLRICH" on the obverse, 30 mm, without ribbon, spotting on the reverse, edge nicks, light contact, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Royal Decree 314 on February 20, 1876 (Julian calendar) and was the first Romanian non military award, to be given in recognition of merit in the arts, science, industry and agriculture. The medal was suppressed on July 19, 1931 by Royal Decree