Romania, Kingdom. An Order of Michael the Brave, by C.F Zimmermann, c. 1941 Auction After a long period of

After a long period of hospitalization

79 mm (w) x 43

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTVOLLE MITARBEIT BEI DEN OLYMPISCHEN SPIELEN 1936” (“FOR MERITORIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OLYMPIC GAMES 1936”)

A rare photo of a member of the Postschutzpolizei (Postal Protection Police)

with minor oxidation evident to the shield

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of Michael the Brave, by C.F Zimmermann, c. 1941 Auction After a long period ofInstituted in 1916. Type III. (1941 1944 Issue). In silver gilt, cross in blue enamel, obverse centre shows the coat of arms of Michael, German made by Zimmermann, the reverse bears a vertical pin, marked 900 denoting silver manufacture, measures 61 mm, very small contact mark to the 6 o'clock arm, a very rare decoration in near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of Michael the Brave is Romanias highest military decoration, instituted on the 26th of