Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Romania, V Class Knight, Military Division, C.1940 United Republic of effective November 1

effective November 1

13th and 26th Batteries

the handle in dark brown celluloid with ten recessed rows which are wrapped in a single row of twisted blackened copper wire

inscribed DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861 (THE 18TH OF OCTOBER 1861)

Footnote: John McR Arlow was born on October 14

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Romania, V Class Knight, Military Division, C.1940 United Republic of effective November 1(Ordin "Corona Romaniei"). Instituted in 1881. Type II (1932 1947). Multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, unmarked, monogram of King Carol I in bronze gilt on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny chip evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the arm at 3 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are intact, original military virtue ribbon with hook and eye, better