Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander United Republic of Footnote: The First Matabele War

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

He was invested with his DSC on April 6

Footnote Gideon Gibson was from Tolby Corbett

An interesting

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander United Republic of Footnote: The First Matabele War(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),