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Romania. Crusade Against Communism Medal.
The Crusade Against Communism Medal (Medalia Cruciada împotriva comunismului) was a Romanian military decoration from World War II, associated with Operation Barbarossa. It was established on April 1, 1942, by Royal Decree No. 1014, under King Michael I of Romania.
The medal was awarded to Romanian military and civilian personnel, as well as to members of other Axis powers, for distinguished service on both the Eastern Front and within the country.
Made of brass, the obverse features a closed fist gripping a sword—symbolizing the anti-communist campaign—along with the date 1941 and the inscription around the edge: «CRUCIADA ÎMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI».
The reverse bears a symbol of Romanian liberty and the phrase «ROMÂNIA RECUNOSCĂTOARE», meaning «Romania is grateful.»
The medal was suspended from a red ribbon with white edges, featuring the Romanian national colors—red, yellow, and blue—running vertically down the center.
It continued to be awarded until October 1944, when Romania switched sides and joined the Allies.
World War II romanian medal.
