Medal "For Guarding The Country".

Greg Collins · 10-05-2009, 05:10 PM

Now, one of the most difficult to obtain Romanian medals, the "Defense of the Country" Medal (Medalia "De strajã Patriei")- an Internal Ministry award given, primarily, for guarding the borders. First given in 1958, this particular example is the post-1965 variant (RSR). It is damaged- the mounting ring broke from the star. I do have a jeweler friend who, I'm sure, can repair it.

A detail of the front... the first variant read "Republica Populara Romina".

And a back detail- photographed in shadow to enhance the type.

deValcourt · 10-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Stunning stuff. They had a way of being beautiful and frightening at the same time.:thumbsup

Phillip

10-05-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Rarely Seen Securitat Medals Stunning stuff. They had a way of being beautiful and frightening at the same time.:thumbsup Phillip __________________ Phillip

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