Artefacts

Cross of the Cultural Merit for Sport, Romania, awarded to Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Physical description

Ordinul Meritul Sportiv. Purple enameled cross, with the profile of King Carol II in the centre and caption on the reverse: "Prin Cultura la Libertate (Through culture toward liberty)". Cross surmounted by a crown. Black-edged greyish blue ribbon.

Materials

textile, enamel, silver

Colors

black, silver, purple-mauve

Dimension

4 x 7 cm, 21 g