Romania Romania Very RARE WW2 Medal

[Kev in Deva]

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From my understanding, (and I do stand open to correction) this medal was to have been awarded to those who fought

on the Russian Front in Winter Campaign, however, as time and events rapidly over took the country before any awards could be made to the military.

The example pictured sold very recently on Evil-Bay USA for $2,950.00

More detail will be added as I research more about this rare medal.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Edited April 15, 2011 by Kev in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

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Carries the Cipher of King Michael of Romania.

Diameter:- 32mm

In Tombac with artificial patina.

The ribbon ring set up is very similar to the

Romanian 1941 "Crusade Against Communism" Medal of WW2.

The text to the rear translates to "WINTER CAMPAIGN".

With no Maker mark or designer name.

Kevin in Deva :cheers:

[Gordon Craig]

Kevin,

Very interesting medal. A little pricey but then everything we really like is that way. Thanks for the pictures and the info on this proposed medal.

Regards,

Gordon

[Chris Liontas]

Would this have the same type requirements as the German East Front Medal?

[Kev in Deva]

Hi Chris,

I have found nothing on paper but it safe to say it would have had very similar criteria as the "Frozen Flesh" Medal.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers: