making Romania the first Soviet Bloc country to trade with the West completely independently
measuring 46 mm (w) x 63 mm (h)
marked “4” on the pin (for Steinhauer & Lück)
Bears particulars of Heer (Army) Reserve Leutnant Rudolf Raschke
followed by his admission to No
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword in Gold, Knight, by Carlman GTRexclude making Romania the first SovietInstituted in 1748. In 18 karat gold and blue, black, and white enamel, Maltese cross in white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, obverse shows three crowns surrounding sword, four gold crowns at corners, reverse centrepiece inscription PRO PATRIA, inclusive of crown suspension 59 mm (h) x 39. 2 mm (w), 16. 5 g, on original striped ribbon, near mint condition. Housed in red case of issue, marked C. F. Carlman on interior lid,