Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Hold The 2nd Panzer Grenadier Regiment

The 2nd Panzer Grenadier Regiment 14 was attached to the 5th Panzer Division

Service Brother Breast Badge

in silver gilt and enamels (most of the gilding is gone/rubbed off)

arriving in England on May 5th

Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Hold The 2nd Panzer Grenadier Regiment(1876 1881). Type I. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "W. KULLRICH" on the obverse, 30 mm, without ribbon, spotting on the reverse, edge nicks, light contact, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Royal Decree 314 on February 20, 1876 (Julian calendar) and was the first Romanian non military award, to be given in recognition of merit in the arts, science, industry and agriculture. The medal was suppressed on July 19, 1931 by Royal Decree