The contribution must be so extraordinary that other forms of recognition would be inadequate
The exterior of the cap is constructed of grey wool featuring a traditional high peak crown with tightly seated and even red piping
From a wartime collection acquired here at our Burlington
a staggering total of 426
An Early Cased First Class War Merit Cross with Swords - in silvered tombac
Romania, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1880 Buy Now The contribution must be so(Virtutea Militar). Instituted in 1866 by Prince Carol of Romania. Constructed of silvered bronze, a round medal depicting four extra curve arms, probably denoting issue in wartime, the obverse depicting the bust of Carol I surrounded by the inscription CAROL I DOMN AL ROMANIEI (Carlos I King of Romania), reverse inscribed VIRTUTE MILITARA (Military Virtue) circumscribed on a tied oak and laurel wreath, suspended by a detailed laurel wreath