King Carol I Centennial Medal (with fixed crown)

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SKU: 02.ROM.0139.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

  • King Carol I Centennial Medal (with fixed crown) Obverse
  • King Carol I Centennial Medal (with fixed crown) Obverse
  • King Carol I Centennial Medal (with fixed crown) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Romania (Kingdom)
  • Makers
    Monetaria Nationala
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: CAROL I INTEMEIETORUL DINASTEI SI REGATULUI ROMAN Rev: 1839 1939 100 ANI DE LA NASTEREA PRIMULUI REGE AL ROMANEI SLAVITU-SA IN DOMNIA REGELUI CAROL AL II-LEA
  • Size
    35mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is stamped with the manufacturer mark under the engraver name on the obverse.

Physical Description and Item Details


The medal is stamped 'E.W. BECKER".

History


This Medal was established by King Carol II in 1939 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of King Carol I.

It was awarded to members of the Royal Family, members of the royal court, members of the diplomatic corps, Knights of the Order of Michael the Brave, recipients of the Military Bravery Medal, recipients of the Commemorative Medal for the Second Balkan War, and all veterans who served in the Romanian Armed Forces under King Carol I.
The Medal was awarded with a “PRO PATRIA” clasp to those who made monetary contributions to the Romanian Armed Forces and national defence initiatives.

The obverse inscription translates to “Carol I, The Founder of the Dynasty of the Romanian Kingdom,” and the reverse inscription translates to “100 Years Since the Birth of Romania’s First King, Celebrated During the Reign of Carol II.”

There are two versions of the medal which differ in suspension. The first version has a movable crown, and the second version has a fixed crown.

There may be additional versions that vary in size or composition.

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