Commemorative Medal of the Crusade Against Communism

SKU: 02.ROM.0141.101.01

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  • Bronze Medal (stamped "P. GRANT") Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (stamped "P. GRANT") Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (stamped "P. GRANT") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Romania (Kingdom)
  • date of institution
    April 1, 1942
  • makers
    Monetaria Nationala, Bucharest
  • remarks
    It is unknown whether the different clasps will affect the value of this item.

History


The Commemorative Medal of the Crusade Against Communism was established by King Michael I in 1942. It was conferred upon Romanian military personnel and civilians in recognition of participation in the fight against the Soviet Union at the beginning of the Second World War. It was also awarded to foreign military personnel including members of the German Wehrmacht.

The Bronze Medal could be awarded with campaign clasps to denote service in specific military operations. These include:
- “AZOV”
- “BASARABIA”
- “BUCOVINA”
- “BUG”
- “CRIMEA”
- “DOBROGEA”
- “DONET”
- “MAREA NEAGRA”
- “NIPRU”
- “NISTRU”
- “ODESSA”

There are also three known unofficial clasps, which include "CAUCAZ," "CALMUCIA," and "STALINGRAD." Medals without clasps were awarded for participation on the home front.

The Bronze Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to “Grateful Romania,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Crusade Against Communism.”

There may be additional versions of the Bronze Medal that differ in size or composition due to a variety of manufacturers.

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Versions

  • Price

    $50+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE Rev: 1941 CRUCIADA IMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

    Monetaria Nationala, Bucharest

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $175 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE Rev: 1941 CRUCIADA IMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

    Monetaria Nationala, Bucharest

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $975 USD

  • Composition

    Zinc

  • Inscription

    Obv: ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE Rev: 1941 CRUCIADA IMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $3000 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE Rev: 1941 CRUCIADA IMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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