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Romania WW2 Eastern Front Medal (Crusade Against Communism) Original Vintage

$ 31.15

Availability: 25 in stock
  • Condition: very good
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Romania
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)

    Description

    Romania
    1942-1944
    Original Medal for the Eastern Front (Medal for the Crusade against Communism - Medalia Cruciada Împotriva Comunismului),
    Circular bronze medal instituted April 1, 1942 and awarded to military and civilians who had distinguished themselves in the battles on the Eastern front.
    Obverse shows a hand holding an upright sword
    imposed on a Greek cross and with the date ‘1941’ and inscribed CRUCIADA IMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI (Crusade against Communism). The reverse has a female head and inscription ‘ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE (Romania Acknowledges), engraver signature under head P. GRANT.
    It is on a replaced correct ribbon.
    From my personal collection. The one pictured is the one you will receive. Shipping times may be slower than usual.
    I combine shipping for multiple purchases of medals/badges BUT you must wait for my invoice before paying.