Patents received by A.I.Cuza in collections of the National History Museum of Romania Cover Image

Brevete de decorații primite de A.I.Cuza aflate în colecțiile Muzeului Național de Istorie a României
Patents received by A.I.Cuza in collections of the National History Museum of Romania

Author(s): Katiuşa Pârvan
Subject(s): History
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: A.C. Cuza; brevets; Emil W. Becker; Extreme Right; medals; Orders; Universal Exhibition

Summary/Abstract: This article presents some brevets of orders and decorations conferred to A.C. Cuza - deputy and professor at the University of Iassy - (the Romanian national ordres: of “Crown of Romania”, in the ranks of Officer, Commodore and of Grand Cross (in 1893, 1911, 1931), the Honorary Sign of “Red Eagle”, for Senators and Deputies in the rank of Commodore - first class - (1933), the medals “Peleş” and “Work Award for the Church” - first Class - (1933, 1915), the French National Order “Legion of Honor” in the rank of Knight for his participation as member of Jury at the Universal Exhibition of Paris held in 1900 (1901), as well as two spanish commemorative medals “Glorioso Alzamiento Nacional 18 Julio 1936” and “Victoria 1o Abril 1939” (April 1940); these last two medals were awarded to A.C. Cuza for his sympathy with the Spanish Phanlange. Knowing that the activities and achievements of A.C. Cuza, as both deputy and professor at the University of Iassy, were awarded through the orders and medals mentioned above, the article could not overlook a brief biographical presentation. The article also mentions his contribution to the foundation of L.A.N.C (National-Christian Defense League), a forerunner of Iron Guard - the Romanian Fascist movement. The author presents an anniversary medal from 1938, dedicated to the 80th birthday and 50 years of nationalist activity of A.C. Cuza, supreme president of the National Christian Party. This medal is the work of Emil W. Becker, the engraver of Carol II.

  • Issue Year: 1/2009
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 57-67
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Romanian
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