Ribbon id help please

[Paul C]

Can anyone id these two ribbons? the yellow edge on the left is from a different ribbon. Thanks in advance.

Edited November 27, 2007 by Paul C

[saschaw]

I think there both Romanian, but closer I won't come ...

[Kev in Deva]

The one on the extreme edge is for this Romanian medal:

Its for the 40th Jubilee for Romanian King Carol I.

Kevin in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

Rear.There are 3 variations of this medal the one above in gilt,

with the date 1866 to the left and 1906 to the right were for award to the military.

Kevin in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

This variation with coat of arms was for the Civil Service.

Kevin in Deva.

[Ed_Haynes]

Nice to see things work this way!

[Kev in Deva]

And the rare one with the dates 1866 and 1906 and the word "MELE" stamped in.

Believed to have been added after they were made from an incomplete die,

rather than smelt them and start again the missing info was hammered in.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

The family in my collection:

Ribbon size vary and sometimes there are maker variation on the kings head size.

Designer marked "P. Telge" under the Kings bust.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

The other ribbon is Romanian as well, but can you post a better picture, the blue with silver? edges makes me think of a Credible Service cross or medal, "Serviciu Credincios", 1906, the addition of a crown is throwing me off though!!

Some examples with the ribbon.

Kevin in Deva.

Edited November 27, 2007 by Kev in Deva

[Paul C]

Kev, Thank you very much for the help. The pic is the only one I have. You have provided enough information for me to at least search.

[Carol I]

Regarding the blue ribbon with silver edges, it was used both for the Loyal (Faithful) Service Medal established in 1880 and for the Loyal (Faithful) Service Cross established in 1906. Both these awards had a crown above the badge, i.e., there were no badges without the crown. The ribbon for these awards was changed in 1932 when the national system of decorations has been restructured. These dates would therefore bracket the time period when the awards on your bar were made.