Medal

Identifier
irn511459
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2002.224.3
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Romanian
Source
EHRI Partner

Archival History

The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Radu Ioanid.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Radu Ioanid

Scope and Content

The medal was awarded to Nahman-Leib Neumann Itzicovici donor's paternal grandfather for his service in the Romanian Army during World War I.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The medal has a circular body of nickel or pewter. On the recto is a relief image of an eagle with expanded wings and its claws holding swords and a bust of a man surrounded by "IN AMINTIREA INALTATORULUI AVANT 1915." On the verso is a relief image of a woman holding a palm branch and a wreath floating above marching soldiers. Attached at the upper center of the body is a metal floral ring with a blue and gold ribbon.

Corporate Bodies

  • Romania. Armed Forces

Subjects

  • Military decorations--Romania.
  • World War, 1914-1918--Medals.

Genre

  • Object
  • Military Insignia
  • Medals
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