Romania Medal Defenders of Independence 1877 1878 King Carol I Blue Ribbon For Sale

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Romania Medal Defenders of Independence 1877 1878 King Carol I Blue Ribbon:
$99.99

Offered is an antique Romanian Medal for the Defenders of Independence, 1877–1878, dating to the reign of King Carol I.

This historic Romanian military decoration commemorates the Romanian War of Independence of 1877–1878. The medal features a detailed circular bronze design with a historical allegorical scene and is suspended from the distinctive light blue ribbon with red and yellow striping.

MEDAL DETAILS:

Country: Romania
Award: Medal for Defenders of Independence
Romanian: Medalia Apărătorilor Independenței
Date: 1878
Period: Kingdom of Romania
Monarch: King Carol I
Event: Romanian War of Independence, 1877–1878
Material: Bronze
Diameter: Approximately 30 mm
Ribbon: Blue with red/yellow stripes
Type: Military / Commemorative Medal

The obverse depicts Romania personified as a woman, with a sword and laurel wreath, surrounded by military symbols. The reverse bears the royal monogram of Carol I and the inscription referring to the defenders of independence in the 1877–1878 war.

CONDITION:
Antique/pre-owned condition with expected age-related wear, patina, discoloration and surface marks. The ribbon may show age and handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photos form an important part of the description.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
You will receive the exact Romanian medal and ribbon shown in the photographs.

A great piece for collectors of Romanian militaria, Romanian medals, Kingdom of Romania, King Carol I, Balkan military history, European decorations, 19th-century medals, antique military collectibles and War of Independence memorabilia.