Description
measuring 393 mm (w) x 253 mm (h)
the compass measuring 165 mm in diameter
the obverse centre (missing in this example) presents a red enamelled medallion bearing the gilt-edged white enamelled cross of Savoy within a gilt-edged ring inscribed AL MERITO MILITARE in gilt lettering
scattered worn gilt
50 mm x 54
Romania, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Tudor Vladimirescu, V Class, C.1970 Archive measuring 393 mm (w) x(Ordinul Tudor Vladimirescu, Clasa V). Instituted in 1966. 1966 1989 Issue. In bronze gilt with orange enamels, the centrepiece illustrating the bust of Tudor Vladimirescu, mounted to a base bearing ten emanating stacked rays, measuring 63. 8 mm (w) x 67 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear and green oxidation spotting on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order was instituted on April 13, 1966 in five classes