The Order Of Socialist Fatherland In Gold GTRexclude One surviving soldier said

One surviving soldier said

Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfrst

fifth class - with Swords under the Crown

also identified with: Baum: "FRM5"

The Order Of Socialist Fatherland In Gold GTRexclude One surviving soldier saidThe Order of Socialist Fatherland in Gold First Class, in solid Gold and enamels (tested as 14Kt., unmarked); measures 38. 21mm(width) x 49. 05mm(height), weighs 54. 0 grams; Order was instituted in 1963, and awarded to security and police forces for loyal service. Footnote: First class in solid gold was awarded to a selected few leaders of the Romanian police and security forces, probably less then 10 awarded; extremely rare in solid gold.