Medal of Commercial and Industrial Merit, I Class (1912-1947)

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SKU: 02.ROM.0118.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Medal of Commercial and Industrial Merit, I Class (1912-1947) Obverse
  • Medal of Commercial and Industrial Merit, I Class (1912-1947) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Romania (Kingdom)
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: CAROL I. REGE AL ROMANIEI Rev: MERITUL COMERCIAL SI INDUSTRIAL
  • Size
    31-32mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is unstamped and differs in composition.

History


The Medal of Commercial and Industrial Merit was established by King Carol I in 1912. It was suppressed in 1947 after the abolition of the Romanian monarchy but was re-instated in 2000 following the collapse of the communist regime. It is currently awarded to Romanian citizens in recognition of meritorious service rendered to the commercial and industrial sectors in Romania.

There are two models of the I Class Medal that differ in engraving. The first features the portrait of King Carol I with an inscription that translates to "Carol I, King of Romania," and the second features the staff of Hermes. Both models have an obverse inscription that translates to "Commercial and Industrial Merit."

There may be additional versions of the I Class Medal that differ in composition.

The current model is listed in the Medals & Decorations of Romania (1990-). See also the Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit in the Orders of Romania (2000-) for the associated order.

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