Kev in Deva Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 "PENTRU MERITE IN PAZA FRONTIEREI" "M.S" marked broach pin attachment of the Romanian Mint. Stylized outline of Romania with red and white stripes, with R.S.R. Border marker and flag in National Colours. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:
Greg Collins Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Kevin, Nice find. The choice of red and white is a bit strange. I have this badge from the same period; same "read" as well. Mine's a screw back. I wonder what the difference was as far as the award criteria went.
Kev in Deva Posted July 4, 2011 Author Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Hallo Greg, long time no hear nice looking insignia you have too, the background colours on the one I posted, in someway remind me of the ribbon for the 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist party medal, however the medal ribbon stripes are not outlined in gold. No idea as yet, what criteria was involved, probably good service, work practice, etc.. etc.. Lets also remember the "period" was from 1964 - 1989 so its not impossible for a few design variations to exist in my honest opinion. Kevin in Deva. :beer: Edited July 4, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Greg Collins Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Good point regarding the 50th Anniversary PCR connection, Kevin. I had not thought of that. And, of course, the many design variations that were produced during the RSR period. Come to think of it, weren't the hinged gates (the one's that were lowered) at the crossings painted in red and white? Been a while since I saw one.
Kev in Deva Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 Picked this one up recently. PRIETEN AL GRANICERILOR Diameter 32 mm A connection to the "Young Pioneers" and "Border Troops" Kevin in Deva. :beer:
Kev in Deva Posted November 18, 2011 Author Posted November 18, 2011 Rear of insignia "M.S." Marked broach pin. Kevin in Deva.
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