A Romanian First War Veteran's Breast Badge 1916-1919 Newly Listed supposedly to farm

supposedly to farm

Grave Reference: 50

The helmet plate is attached to the Pickelhaube by two metal loops which extend into the interior through corresponding holes to the front

The shield has a sleeve for owner identification but is unnamed and is without a size designation

shown in Wehrpass but no award document given

A Romanian First War Veteran's Breast Badge 1916-1919 Newly Listed supposedly to farmThree piece construction, two bronze gilt with red, white, blue, yellow and black enamelled insignias on a silvered bronze base, illustrating the crowned cypher of Ferdinand I, the interlocking letters "VR" above the Romanian coat of arms backed by crossed swords below, the lower portion of the coat of arms framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "1916 1919", the outer edge of the badge trimmed in an oak leaves and acorns motif, 37 mm x 55. 5 mm, vertical