Romania, People’s Republic. A Patriarchal Cross, C.1961 United Republic of single Gold swords stand vertically

single Gold swords stand vertically along the 3 and 9 o'clock arms

Napoleon once said that the most difficult military operation was crossing a river in the face of an enemy

the obverse consisting of a Karabiner 98k rifle over top of a wreath of oak leaves and acorns

NSKK Chained Leader’s Dagger - By C

measuring 58mm

Romania, People’s Republic. A Patriarchal Cross, C.1961 United Republic of single Gold swords stand verticallyThis is an extremely well preserved Patriarchal Cross of the Romanian Orthodox Church, constructed of silver with blue enamels and faux ruby gemstones. The award presents as four inter connected Romanian Crosses, with silver borders and blue enameled arms, joined to a central medallion bearing the name and monogram of Patriarch Justinian (Ioan) Marina. The reverse has a central engraved inscription of PATRIARHIA ROMANA II. Suspended from the bottom