Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, Type Ii, I Class, C. 1910 Newly Listed inscribed "E

inscribed "E

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the obverse bearing a black machine-embroidered insignia consisting of a shovel head overlaid by a sword

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Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, Type Ii, I Class, C. 1910 Newly Listed inscribed "E(Medalia Bene Merenti). Instituted 1876. Type II (1881 1931). In bronze gilt, the obverse presents the left facing profile of King Carol I with the surrounding inscription CAROLUS I REX ROMANIAE, the reverse presents a central inscription BENE MERENTI surrounded by a raised laurel wreath, measures 30. 5mm (w) x 35. 70mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original ribbon with a rare bronze gilt crown clasp denoting a personal employee of King