Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander United Republic of Gablonz) on reverse

Gablonz) on reverse

257 - Wound badge Black Grade

He was invested with his DSC on April 6

Footnote: The First Matabele War was fought between 1893 and 1894 in modern day Zimbabwe

Footnote Gideon Gibson was from Tolby Corbett

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander United Republic of Gablonz) on reverse(Ordinul Coroana Romniei). Instituted in 1881. Type I (1881 1941 Issue). In silver gilt, a Maltese cross in red and white enamel, monogram of Carol I in each quadrant, obverse centerpiece bearing a silver crown, surrounded by the inscription PRIN NOI INSINE 14 MARTIE 1881, reverse center shows date 10 MAIU, surrounded by the dates 1866 1877 1881, correct replacement ribbon, measuring 60. 9 mm (w) x 62. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension),