ROMANIA

1st Class Set for Military (1938). Sash Badge with swords, 86x57 mm, Silver, both sides dark blue enameled obverse medallion with cipher of Carol I, reverse medallion with 1877, original crown and suspension ring, hallmarked "SILBER, 354 Mn 42, crown", maker`s mark "cfZ", original sash. Breast Star with swords, 90 mm, Silver, superimposed parts gilt and enameled, brilliant cut, multipart construction, reverse with medium pin back, hallmarked "SILBER, 545 Mn 41, crown", maker`s mark "CFZ". Extremely rare set and model awarded to only 25 recipients in 1938! I RR!

Officer`s Cross, for Civil, 55x37 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, very fine execution, with fitted original ribbon bearing rosette. Rare order and class, in extremely fine condition. This class was introduced in 1937 and closed in 1939. I R!

Commander`s Cross, Civil, 2nd Model. Neck Badge, gilt Silver, concave cross, concave light blue enamel on both sides and laurel wreaths between the limbs, with large original ribbon. Very rare, high quality order, with minor enamel damages! II R!

Grand Cross Set, 2nd Model, Civil, instituted in 1935. Sash Badge, 78x56 mm, gilt Silver, maker`s mark "crown-68-48-HW" concave cross, rounded light blue enamel on both sides 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.

Grand Cross Set, 1st Model (1932): Sash Badge, 80x56 mm, Silver gilt, hallmarked "crown-34-81", maker`s mark "HW - Heinrich Weiss" concave cross, beautifully made slightly rounded light blue enamel on both sides 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), long sash. Breast Star with crown above the medallion, 70 mm., partially gilt Silver, enameled, hallmark "900-KK-crown", on the reverse medium pin.

An officer's Cape awarded to officers, who have worn it at military parades and all official meetings. Officially it was adopted in 1940 by regulation. Made of white wool, having on collar patches with the letter V, embroidered in the colors of the order`s ribbon. The cape is lined with cherrycolored silk. On the left chest is stitched the order`s cross, made of royal blue velvet and gold wire thread. Under the collar, two brass ornaments. Very rare cape in extremely fine condition. II RR!

Mantle Star, 30.5 cm., Brown Velvet and Goldwire, cross and royal King Ferdinand cypher with royal crown, hand embroidered. Very rare and superb! I- RR!

Commander`s Cross, 2nd Class, 5th Model, 86x61 mm in gilt Silver, one side light blue enameled trefoiled cross with golden edges, the cipher of King Michael I and two crossed swords, original suspension loop and ribbon. Extremely rare model and class, in best condition! I RR!

1st Class, 5th Model Breast Star in gilt Bronze, 59 mm, one side light blue enameled trefoiled cross with golden edges, the cipher of King Michael I and two crossed swords. Large pin on the back. Extremely rare model and class, instituted in August 1944 after closing the old order from 1916, of best manufacture and condition. I RR!

Commander`s Cross, 2nd Class, 4th Model in gilt Copper, 84,0x61,0 mm., blue enameled, obverse with the cipher of King Michael I and the 2nd model institution year 1941, reverse the order`s original institution date, 1916 and King Ferdinand`s cipher, with original suspension loop and correct ribbon. Rare class, in perfect condition! I R!