Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Here's an outstanding addition to my Romanian photo collection that I acquired recently. The small lot contains of two portraits, one group photo, belt buckle and shoulder pieces that belonged to a holder of two (!!!) "Tradiţie" commemorative bars. This is the first time I see "Tradiţie" bar on photo, moreover that Locotenent had two of them, one for each cross that obviously belonged to his father. 1. Postcard-size portrait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Scan of the backside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 2. Huge portrait, larger than A3 size!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Fragment of a ribbon bar with two Tradiţie clasps in wear alongside with the third one being "Pro Patria". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 3. Post-WWII wedding photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Fragment: interesting combination of awards - Semnul distinctiv Frunze de Stejar for Order of the Crown and a certain regimental breast badge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Reverse of the wedding photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Finally, shoulder pieces and belt buckle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ionionescu Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Nice lot Andrew! The PRO PATRIA clasp is for the „Centenarul Regelui Carol I” medal, instituted by Decret Regal nr. 1915/ 5.V.1939. See here: link.On the back: 5.I.1943. Cu drag, Toma. Familiei Nistorel Constantinescu. Translation: 5.I.1943. Affectionately, Toma. To Nistorel Constantinescu family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks, Mircea! Could you please provide translation of the dedication from the wedding photo?Any ideas what are the other medals, except German Ostmedaille? It seems that one with another clasp (next to Ostmedaille) is Crusade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ionionescu Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 On the wedding photo back: Ca un consemn al dragostei ce ți-o păstrăm oferim acestă fotografie ce reprezintă primii pași ai vieții noastre. Mărioara și Candele. Br.(ăila) 27.VII.1947./ Familia M. Mihăilescu. Brăila. Translation: As a token of our love for you, we offer you this photo that represents our first steps in life. Mărioara and Candele. 27.VII.1947. M. Mihăilescu family. Brăila. Yes, the other one seems to be Crusade medal, but the ones with the Crossed swords I think are German. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Mircea, have you recognized regimental badge from the wedding photo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ionionescu Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 No, I searched yesterday and today with no result, I already asked someone and wait for an answer. If something comes up I will post it right away! :) PS. both shoulder pieces and belt buckle are M1934 for the gala uniform, the belt buckle is for artillery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.