The garrison of Kars declined to face further hardships of the winter siege and surrendered to General Muravyov on November 28
the reverse inscribed “Landwehrdienstauszeichnung II
extensive creasing
He went overseas as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps and was placed with No
original prongs replaced by two vertically arranged lugs
Romania, Kingdom. A Military Academy Graduate Badge, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1940 Hold The garrison of Kars declinedTwo piece construction, base in silvered bronze, illustrating a stylized eagle, its talons gripping an interlocking "PP", the crowned cypher of Michael I (reigns: 1927 1930 and 1940 1947) above, the crowned Romanian coat of arms in red, blue, yellow, white and black enamels at the lower left, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine.