Medal
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Radu Ioanid.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Radu Ioanid
Scope and Content
The medal was awarded to Nahman-Leib Neumann Itzicovici donor's paternal grandfather for his service in the Romanian Army during World War I.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The medal has a circular body of nickel or pewter. On the recto is a relief image of an eagle with expanded wings and its claws holding swords and a bust of a man surrounded by "IN AMINTIREA INALTATORULUI AVANT 1915." On the verso is a relief image of a woman holding a palm branch and a wreath floating above marching soldiers. Attached at the upper center of the body is a metal floral ring with a blue and gold ribbon.
Corporate Bodies
- Romania. Armed Forces
Subjects
- Military decorations--Romania.
- World War, 1914-1918--Medals.
Genre
- Medals
- Object
- Military Insignia