Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Hold arriving in England on May

arriving in England on May 5th

He was a resident of Renfrew

000 citizens were killed during the battle

scattered chipping and enamel loss in the base of the crown suspension

Footnote: John Henry Wragg was born on March 18

Romania, Kingdom. A Bene Merenti Medal, 1St Class, Gold Grade, C.1879 Hold arriving in England on May(1876 1881). Type I. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "W. KULLRICH" on the obverse, 30 mm, without ribbon, spotting on the reverse, edge nicks, light contact, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Royal Decree 314 on February 20, 1876 (Julian calendar) and was the first Romanian non military award, to be given in recognition of merit in the arts, science, industry and agriculture. The medal was suppressed on July 19, 1931 by Royal Decree