Bronze medal with original ribbon, instituted by King Michael I during WWII
Key Information:
Country: Romania
Decoration: Medalia „Cruciada împotriva comunismului” (Medal for the Crusade Against Communism)
Date: 1941
Material: Bronze
Diameter: approx. 31.73 mm
Ribbon: Original red ribbon with yellow, blue, and white edge stripes
Obverse: Female allegorical head facing left with inscription ROMANIA RECUNOSCĂTOARE (“Grateful Romania”) signed P. Grant.
Reverse: Crossed sword in hand with date 1941 and inscription CRUCIADA ÎMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI (“Crusade Against Communism”).
Condition:
Good overall condition with visible age patina and oxidation spots. Original ribbon in very good shape for its age. Light surface wear and marks typical for period examples. Please refer to photos for full details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Instituted on April 1, 1942, this medal was awarded to Romanian and Axis soldiers who participated on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa. It symbolized Romania’s alliance with Germany during WWII and was one of the key military decorations of the Antonescu regime.
Summary:
An original WWII-era Romanian Medal for the Crusade Against Communism (1941), complete with its original ribbon and strong detail retention.
Please refer to the photos for detailed condition.