Independence Bucharest 1877 Gold & Silver Pearls Brooch

SOUVENIR OF BUCAREST 1877-78Independence of Bucharest 1877 Gold & Silver Pearls BroochAbsolutely unique historical jewelryThe Romanian War of Independence is the name used in Romanian historiography to refer to the 1877-1878 Russo-Turkish war, following which Romania, fighting on the Russian side, gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. On April 16 1877, Romania and the Russian Empire signed a treaty at Bucharest under which Russian troops were allowed to pass through Romanian territory, with the condition that Russia respected the integrity of Romania. The mobilization began, and about 120,000 soldiers were massed in the south of the country to defend against an eventual attack of the Ottoman forces from south of the Danube. On April 24 1877, Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire and its troops entered Romania through the newly built Eiffel Bridge.Weight 9.7 gSize52 x 27 mmPay only $2 in shipping per additional item won!