Manhood
and Loyalty Medal
(Medalia
Barbatie si Credinta)
The Manhood and Faithfulness Medal
was awarded
to noncommissioned Officers and enlisted men for service to the Crown
of
Romania as well as for lesser acts of Bravery.
It was awarded in 3 classes, with
and without
swords.
1st class In Gold (gilt)
2nd class Silver
3rd class In Bronze
This example is in the 2nd Class
with swords denoting
military service. It has the original ribbon, which is in excellent
condition.
At the top of reverse of the ribbon, there is glue residue where it
appears
this medal was hung or attached, possibly in a display, or on a medal
bar.
The obverse reads: CAROL I REGE AL
ROMANIEI
Translation: Carol I King of Romania
Reverse:
BARBATIE SI CREDINTA
Literal Translation: Manhood and
Faith
Meaning: Manhood- courage and Bravery
Faith-
as in faith (belief) in God
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