ROMANIA

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC, 1966-1989. Set for Diplomates, 1st and 2nd Classes. Breast Stars, 56x53 mm, gilt Bronze, one with original suspension ring and one with pin back. Very rare! (2) I RR!

Grand Cross Set, 2nd Model (1877), for Civil. Sash Badge, 92x61 mm, gilt Silver, hallmarked "39-34-ARG-RESCH" both sides enameled, original suspension ring and long unsewn sash with ribbon bow. Breast Star, 75 mm, Silver, hallmarked on the pin "33-34-ARG" superimposed part gilt and enamelled, brilliant cut, maker`s mark "Joseph Resch Fils-Bucarest", thin pin on reverse in original case of issue by Joseph Resh Fils Bucuresti, inner part missing, with gilt monogram on the lid. Superb! I

Pick 78. UNC-

Grand Cross Badge, 2nd Model, Civil, instituted in 1935. Sash Badge, 85x57 mm, gilt Silver, hallmarked "crown", concave cross, rounded light blue enamel on both sides (some damages) and laurel wreaths between the limbs. The medallion on the obverse with Romanian coat of arms, the reverse medallion with the inscription Serviciu Credincios (Loyal Service), original sash. Very rare badge, in very fine condition! Awarded only 35 times! RR! II-

Grand Cross Set, intituted in 1906. Sash Badge, 105x77 mm, gilt Silver, trefoiled, red enameled, GOLD edge and 9 rays between the limbs. Silver crowned eagle, spreaded wings on the cross, holding a sword in the right claw and a scepter in the left. Round GOLD medallion on the eagle's chest with King Carol's 1st bust, on the reverse a blue medallion with the legend: "1866-10 Mai-1906", in the centre, King Carol I cipher. Above the cross a silver crown and the inscription: "1866-10 Mai-1906". Below, a GOLD scarf with blue enameled legend: "Prin statornicie la izbanda", original light blue sash.

Rare in this grade! PCGS MS62