With 3 Campaign Bars: Carpati, Ardeal and Marasesti
Key Information:
• Country: Romania
• Award: WWI Commemorative War Cross 1916 – 1918
• Type: Medal with three campaign clasps
• Clasps: Carpati, Ardeal, Marasesti
• Period: First World War
• Dimensions approx.: 43.54 x 40.01 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Central medallion with crowned royal cipher over stylized monogram. Cross arms with textured grid pattern.
Reverse:
Dated inscription in center:
“1916 1918”
Ribbon:
Original ribbon in dark blue and green stripes.
Clasps on ribbon:
“CARPATI”
“ARDEAL”
“MARASESTI”
These bars represent participation in major Romanian WWI campaigns in the Carpathians, Transylvania and the Battle of Marasesti.
Condition:
• Original ribbon with visible wear and age
• Patina consistent with age
• Clasps securely attached
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The WWI Commemorative War Cross 1916 – 1918 was awarded to Romanian military personnel who participated in the First World War campaigns following Romania’s entry into the war in 1916. Examples with multiple campaign clasps are more desirable, as they indicate service in key battles and theaters of operation.
Three-bar examples are especially attractive to collectors of Romanian and WWI militaria.
Summary:
Original Romanian WWI Commemorative War Cross with three campaign clasps. A solid and desirable example with honest age patina and original ribbon.