Romania, Kingdom. A Military Academy Badge, C.1915 Auction with its period original ribbon

with its period original ribbon featuring a miniature bronze Prague medal bar

the eagle is encircled by a crowned wreath of laurel and oak branches

obverse illustrating the port of Naples with a flaming Mount Vesuvius in the background

Rowell was still in the Royal Navy when he died on April 26

Romania, Kingdom. A Military Academy Badge, C.1915 Auction with its period original ribbonIn silver with red, white and green enamels, painted insignia on the white enamelled badge on the eagle's breast, marked "0. 935" (silver content) on the pin, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 72. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing and chipping evident in the white enamelled beads at the base of the crown, near extremely fine.