Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, Type Ii, I Class, C. 1910 Auction Markneukirchen” and “Ges

Markneukirchen” and “Ges

with rank strip in golden trees below

3 - 8 PUNJAB R

The tunic measures 440 mm across the shoulders x 710 mm in length

inscribed in black running script "A Rifleman of the 4th Line Battalion / K's German Legion

Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, Type Ii, I Class, C. 1910 Auction Markneukirchen” and “Ges(Medalia Bene Merenti). Instituted 1876. Type II (1881 1931). In bronze gilt, the obverse presents the left facing profile of King Carol I with the surrounding inscription CAROLUS I REX ROMANIAE, the reverse presents a central inscription BENE MERENTI surrounded by a raised laurel wreath, measures 30. 5mm (w) x 35. 70mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original ribbon with a rare bronze gilt crown clasp denoting a personal employee of King