Romania, Republic. The Order Of 23Rd August, Ii Class In Gold Of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Queen's Own Rifles of Canada

Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (son) original Enrolment in the Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada Certificate (dated October 9

hollow-backed metal (magnetic) badge

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) in Fraktur script

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surrounded by a white ring with the inscription PRINCEPS ET PATRIA

Romania, Republic. The Order Of 23Rd August, Ii Class In Gold Of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Queen's Own Rifles of CanadaIn solid 14Kt. Gold (hallmarked on reverse) with twenty four embedded old European cut natural diamonds surrounding the red, light blue, dark blue, yellow, dark green and white enamelled coat of arms, weighing 52. 4 grams, catch stamped "1" hallmarked and maker marked "MS" (for Romanian State Mint) on the reverse, measuring 53. 7 mm x 55 mm, horizontal pinback, near mint and very rare. Accompanied by an original document from the personal effects and