Romania, Kingdom. A 29th Infantry Dragos Regimental Badge, C.1942 GTRexclude with integrated ribbons of identical

with integrated ribbons of identical construction emanating from each side

Zinc with blue and black paint

William Hamilton Merritt was captured and held as a prisoner until the end of the war

the two-headed crowned Austrian eagle below

1943 1470123 Sjt

Romania, Kingdom. A 29th Infantry Dragos Regimental Badge, C.1942 GTRexclude with integrated ribbons of identicalOf high quality; in silver, reverse marked silber 800, with finely executed blue and red enameling, measuring 59mm (h) x 31 mm (w), centre sword affixed by two rivets; pleasing tone, mint. Footnote: To qualify for this badge required 7 years service. The regiment was active in 1942.