Romania, Kingdom, Socialist Republic. A Lot Of Five Awards Auction inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra”

inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra” (Latin - Through Struggle to the Light) in gold capital letters

52 mm (w) x 86

the inside cover presents a black-and-white photograph of Berger in uniform stapled to the page

fortune smiled on only a few and the vast majority of officers continued service with various units of a Romanian Army

experiencing a "sore throat

Romania, Kingdom, Socialist Republic. A Lot Of Five Awards Auction inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra”Includes: three Kingdom awards: 1. Order of the Crown of Romania, V Class Knight, Civil Division, Type I (1881 1941) (Ordin "Corona Romaniei"). Instituted in 1881: multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, unmarked, Royal crown on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 41 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, replacement ribbon. 2. Medal for Manhood and Loyalty with Wreath and Crossed Swords, III Class,