Romania, Kingdom. A Military Academy Graduate Badge, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1940 Hold the reverse inscribed “Landwehrdienstauszeichnung II

the reverse inscribed “Landwehrdienstauszeichnung II

constructed of cardstock with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior

The garrison of Kars declined to face further hardships of the winter siege and surrendered to General Muravyov on November 28

Offered is 1 of 15 pages from a wartime period daybook containing a signature collection

extensive creasing

Romania, Kingdom. A Military Academy Graduate Badge, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1940 Hold the reverse inscribed “Landwehrdienstauszeichnung IITwo piece construction, base in silvered bronze, illustrating a stylized eagle, its talons gripping an interlocking "PP", the crowned cypher of Michael I (reigns: 1927 1930 and 1940 1947) above, the crowned Romanian coat of arms in red, blue, yellow, white and black enamels at the lower left, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine.