Romania, Kingdom. An Order of Michael the Brave, III Class Cross Newly Listed topped by a fir branch

topped by a fir branch with a light candle

followed by a commissioning in the Royal Canadian Air Force upon graduation on July 5

in patinated iron

sewn in place on the front

the Victoria Cross printed in bronze and violet raised inks

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of Michael the Brave, III Class Cross Newly Listed topped by a fir branch(Ordinul Mihai Viteazul). Instituted December 21, 1916 by King Ferdinand I. A First War period cross, in silver gilt and blue enamels, obverse center features the cypher of King Ferdinand I, dated 1916 on the reverse, surmounted by an open work crown suspension, measures 40. 05 mm (w) x 54. 98 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), measures 12. 78 grams (including ribbon), worn on period original ribbon, enamel restorations on the tip of the obverse