Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Romania, Grand Officer Star, c. 1939 Republic of on original ribbon light contact

on original ribbon light contact and gilt wear

The shoulders are flanked by straps constructed of black wool with field-grey wool underlays

The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso of “E

The envelope was sent by Heinrich Gerdessen from Berlin-Friedenau on August 1

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Romania, Grand Officer Star, c. 1939 Republic of on original ribbon light contact(Ordin Corona Romniei). Instituted with swords on December 21st, 1916. Type II (1932 1947). c. 1939 issue. A silver eight pointed multi rayed star with four gilded Royal Crowns in an X formation, with a circular central red enamelled medallion decorated with the Royal Cypher of Carol I in gilt, surrounded by a band of white enamels inscribed with Prin Noi Insine (By Ourselves) in Latin, the reverse plain, with a tall barrel hinge, vertical pinback,