Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force Merit Cross, I Class With Swords Auction two showing obverses

two showing obverses

his death determined to be related to his CEF military service

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Ireland and later immigrated to Canada

and a cover letter of the same measurements

Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force Merit Cross, I Class With Swords Auction two showing obversesConstructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a winged cross, overlaid by a central shield bearing a Romanian national eagle with the monogram of King Michael I, the reverse with a raised date of 1930, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, unmarked, measuring 42. 40 mm (w) x 50. 40 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, in near extremely fine condition.