ROMANIA, Kingdom. Carol I, 1881-1914. Medal 1911 (Bronze, 40 mm, 25.00 g, 12 h), on the 50th anniversary of Swiss Society in Bucharest. By Huguenin, Le Locle. SOCIÉTÉ SUISSE DE BUCAREST / SOUVENIR / DU / 50E. ANNIVERSAIRE / DE SA / FONDATION / 1861-1911 Standing Helvetia holding branch in her left hand and resting her right on shield. Rev. Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden performing the Rütli Oath, above radiant Swiss cross. Very rare. Very minor marks and edge nicks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


The Société Suisse de Bucarest was an association of Swiss expatriates living in Bucharest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It served as a social and mutual-support organization for the local Swiss community, which included merchants, craftsmen, professionals, and entrepreneurs active in Romania's growing economy.

The society also represented the interests of Swiss residents and maintained ties with Switzerland, as evidenced by its 1888 publication Mémoire justificatif adressé au public Suisse. Its existence reflects the significant Swiss presence in Romania and the close economic and cultural connections between the two countries during that period.