Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Auction Special Grade 25 by Gustav

Special Grade 25 by Gustav Brehmer -

An extensive first and second war German Wehrmacht medal bar

1 class with oakleaves - in Gold

each photo tagged below (with Soldiers

staining along the left side on the upper

Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Auction Special Grade 25 by Gustav(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