as a reserve unit for the expected Allied invasion of France
and the eventual total was over six million marks were donated
presenting two surmounted gilded swords beneath of a period royal Belgium crown suspension
obverse centre presenting a hand painted "SS" on white enamel (Saint Stanislaus) with a green laurel surround on Gold
It features a curved protruding handle affording a secure grip
Romania, Republic. A Rare White Gold Medal For The 10Th Anniversary Of The Armed Forces, Belonging To Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Auction as a reserve unit for1943 1953. An extremely rare example in solid 14Kt. white Gold (unmarked, but tested), featuring red, blue and yellow enamels, measuring 32. 3 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided metal suspension with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, near mint, and of extreme rarity. Accompanied by A booklet from the personal estate of Gheorghe Gheorghiu Dej. World's Youth and Student Festival for Peace and Friendship Entrance Permit (semi