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

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"

37 mm long stickpins at either end

in a diagonal pattern

earning him the Indian Mutiny Medal with LUCKNOW clasp

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.