Elizabeth Cross

SKU: 02.ROM.0111.101.01

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  • Elizabeth Cross Obverse
  • Elizabeth Cross Reverse
  • Elizabeth Cross Obverse
  • Elizabeth Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Romania (Kingdom)
  • date of institution
    October 6, 1878
  • remarks
    It is uncertain whether the different ribbons will affect the value of this item.

History


The Elizabeth Cross was established by King Carol I in 1878 in honour of his wife, Elizabeth of Wied. It was awarded primarily to Romanian women in recognition of medical services rendered during the Romanian War of Independence, but it was also awarded to Romanian women who contributed indirectly to the care of the sick or wounded with monetary and material donations. It could also be awarded to doctors of private ambulances.

The Gold Cross has a reverse inscription that translates to “Relief and Comfort.” It was awarded to men on a ribbon and to women on a bow.

There may be additional versions of the Gold Cross that differ in size or composition.

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Versions

Version

Elizabeth Cross

  • Price

    $350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Rev: ALINARE MANGAERE 1877-1878

  • Size

    37mm

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