The silver bullion chin cords are appropriately knotted at either end
The garrison of Kars declined to face further hardships of the winter siege and surrendered to General Muravyov on November 28
11 mm x 43
But the rapidly deteriorating situation forced the Cosseria remnants to retreat to the south-west
Romania, Kingdom. A Military Academy Graduate Badge, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1940 Hold The silver bullion chin cordsTwo piece construction, base in silvered bronze, illustrating a stylized eagle, its talons gripping an interlocking "PP", the crowned cypher of Michael I (reigns: 1927 1930 and 1940 1947) above, the crowned Romanian coat of arms in red, blue, yellow, white and black enamels at the lower left, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine.