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The "Pro Basarabia and Bucovina" Medal (Grateful Motherland, 1941) was instituted by Royal Decree in 1943 and was conferred to men of Basarabia and Bucovina who had volunteered for service in the Romanian army. (Ref: Decoratii Romanesti de Razboi 1860-1947)

The "Pro Basarabia and Bucovina" Medal (Grateful Motherland, 1941) was instituted by Royal Decree in 1943 and was conferred to men of Basarabia and Bucovina who had volunteered for service in the Romanian army. (Ref: Decoratii Romanesti de Razboi 1860-1947)

King Carol I Centennial Medal ( Medalia "Centenaurul Regelui Carol I" was instituted by Royal Decree No 1915 of 5 May 1939 and awarded to persons in the military or civilian life, or who had been conferred the order "Michael the Brave" or the medal "Military Virtue" and to the civil servants in the Ministry of the National Defence. The ribbon is 40mm wide and moire. Persons awarded this medal for their contribution to the army equipping fund also received a metalic bar on the ribbon, bearing the inscription "Pro Patria".(Ref: Decoratii Romanesti de Razboi (1860-1947)

The "Crusade against Communism" Medal - This medal was instituted by Royal Decree No. 1014 of April 1, 1942 and was awarded to military irrespective of rank and civilians who had distinguished themselves in the battles on the Eastern front. The medal could be awarded without bars, but the following bars were authorized: BUCOVINA, BASARABIA, DOBROGEA, NISTRU, ODESSA, BUG, NIPRU, AZOV, CREMEEA, DONET, MAREA NEAGARA.

The "Pro Basarabia and Bucovina" Medal (Grateful Motherland, 1941) was instituted by Royal Decree in 1943 and was conferred to men of Basarabia and Bucovina who had volunteered for service in the Romanian army. (Ref: Decoratii Romanesti de Razboi 1860-1947)

The "In Memory of King Charles II" Medal was established by Royal Decree number 3027 of November 1934 and was awarded to both civilians and the military for services rendered to the King. The ribbon is 37mm wide and is moire. (Ref: Decoratii Romanesti de Razboi 1860-1947)

King Carol I Centennial Medal ( Medalia "Centenaurul Regelui Carol I" was instituted by Royal Decree No 1915 of 5 May 1939 and awarded to persons in the military or civilian life, or who had been conferred the order "Michael the Brave" or the medal "Military Virtue" and to the civil servants in the Ministry of the National Defence. The ribbon is 40mm wide and moire. Persons awarded this medal for their contribution to the army equipping fund also received a metalic bar on the ribbon, bearing the inscription "Pro Patria".(Ref: Decoratii Romanesti de Razboi (1860-1947)

Romania bestows highest civilian honour on Marius Barnard One of South Africa's most famous sons, and a long time resident of Hermanus, received the highest token of recognition Romania can bestow on a citizen when its president Ion Iliescu placed the National Order for Merit in degree of Grand Cross on the shoulders of heart transplant pioneer, Dr Marius Barnard. (Dec 02)

Romanian President Decorates Palestinian Doctor with Order of Honor President of Romania, Traian Basescu, decorated a Palestinian doctor with an Order of Honour for his distinguished help in the relief field when floods hit several territories in Romania last summer. english.wafa.ps 1 Jan 06

Romania Honours Bucharest's Best Romania's two UEFA Cup quarter-finalists, AFC Rapid Bucuresti and FC Steaua  Bucuresti, have been awarded the country's Order of Merit for Sport for their outstanding footballing achievements in Europe this season. The honour was given to the players, technical staff and medical teams. uefa.com 19 Mar 06

Medal granted to Jordanian Ambassador in Romania The Romanian government granted former Jordanian ambassador in Bucharest Abed Al Lateef Al Bawab the Merit Medal in appreciation of his efforts during his diplomatic mission in Bucharest. petra.gov.jo 4 Apr 06

Medals of the Balkans (including Romania) Will Shade

Romanian Medals of WWI - oriented towards air services

Royal Romanian Ribbon Chart The Piersall Collection

Medals of Romania Sydney B. Vernon

Orders, Decorations, and Medals of Romania Antiques A to Z