Kingdom of Romania Loyal Service Medal 2nd Class, silver grade, crowned issue
Key Information:
• Country: Kingdom of Romania
• Award: Loyal Service Medal (Serviciu Credincios)
• Class: 2nd Class (Silver)
• Period: Kingdom era
• Material: Silvered bronze / silver grade
• Suspension: Royal crown
• Dimensions approx.: 53.02 mm including crown suspension x 30.70 mm medal
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Center displays the crowned Romanian royal coat of arms supported by two lions.
Below the shield is the motto:
“NIHIL SINE DEO”
Translated: “Nothing Without God”
Reverse:
Inscription within laurel and oak wreath:
“SERVICIU CREDINCIOSU”
Translated: “Faithful Service”
Blue ribbon with light metallic edge stripes.
Condition:
• Original ribbon attached
• Attractive natural patina
• Crown suspension complete
• Minor age wear consistent with period
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Loyal Service Medal was instituted in the Kingdom of Romania to reward long and faithful civil or military service to the Crown. The 2nd Class silver grade was awarded for meritorious service and is a classic monarchic Romanian decoration bearing the royal arms and national motto.
Crowned issues are particularly desirable as they represent the Kingdom period before the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. A solid addition to any collection of Romanian monarchy or European awards.
Summary:
Original Kingdom of Romania Loyal Service Medal 2nd Class in silver grade with crown suspension and original ribbon. A well-preserved monarchic Romanian decoration with strong eye appeal and historical character.