Artefacts

Cross of the Cultural Merit for Sport, Romania, awarded to Count Henri de Baillet-Latour, IOC President.

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

enamel, metal, textile

Colors

gray, silver, purple-mauve

Dimension

4 x 10.5 cm, 0.7 cm, 21 g