A 1941 Romanian Eastern Front “Crusade Against Communism” Medal

A 1941 Romanian Cruciada Impotriva Comunismului; circular gilded bronze medal; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; the obverse with a hand holding a sword vertically with sun rays to the left and right of the hilt, and circumscribed “1941” as well as “Cruciada Importava Comunismului” (Crusade against Communism); the reverse with a portrait of a female facing towards the left and circumscribed “Romania Recunoscatoare” (Romania Recognisant); measuring 31.76 mm in diameter; weighing 16.6 grams; light contact marks but overall better than very fine condition. (C:163)