ROMANIA

Grand Cross Set (1885), 1st Model, for Military in Time of Peace (swords under the crown). The order, instituted formally on 10th of May, 1877, was extended to the division "military in time of peace" in 1885, taking the form with swords under the crown, and for "military in war", with swords to the centre of the cross. Sash Badge in gilt Silver, maker`s mark "Resch", both sides dark blue enameled, obverse medallion with the eagle, reverse medallion with Carol I cipher. Original short sash in very good condition.

Collar Chain and Collar Badge, 2nd Model, Carol II, Prince size. The Chain, gilt Silver, one side enameled, 12 enameled medallions, 475x15 mm.; the Badge, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, 68x44 mm. original suspension ring. The Order of Ferdinand I was instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I, the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian Citizens, for outstanding merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February 18th, 1937.

Grand Cross Set, 2nd Model Civil (1932). Sash Badge, gilt Silver, 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), hallmark and silver mark "41-43" and maker`s mark "HW", short sash.

1st Class Breast Star, gilt Silver, maker`s mark "Heinrich Weiss, Bucarest", hallmark "crown", the medallion on the obverse depicting St. George terrassing the dragon, on reverse medium pin. An extremely rare order in perfect condition, very seldom awarded exclusively for merits in war!
Dim.: 58,0 mm. I RR!

Grand Cross Set, 2nd Model (1938), for Military in Time of Peace. Sash Badge with crown, gilt Silver, both sides red enameled, short sash. Breast Star with crown, Silver, enameled, hallmarked "105-40, ARG, crown", maker`s mark "IR (Joseph Resch & Fils, Bucarest)", thin size pin on reverse. Extremely rare set of exceptional quality and superb condition. Only 50 sets awarded! Dim.: the badge, 80,0x59,0 mm; the star 74,0 mm. I RR!

Officer's Cross Miniature, 1st Model (1877), for Civil. Breast Badge, 19x12 mm, GOLD, 1.5 g., superimposed part gilt and enameled, centers missing, original suspension ring. IV RR!

Grand Cross Badge, 1st Model (1877), for Military in Time of Peace. Sash Badge, 114x72 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring and long complete sash. Very rare badge, in superb condition! RR! I

Grand Cross Star 1st Model: Breast Star, 92x88 mm, gilt Silver, maker`s mark "Paul Telge - Berlin", hallmarkde "900", the shape of an 8 rays star, eagle in the centre. Old collection patina, very rareI I RR!

Commander's Cross, 1st Model (1877-1932) for Civil. Neck Badge, 95x62 mm, gilt Silver, enameled, original suspension loop and ribbon, in original case of issue by Joseph Resh Fils Bucuresti", with gilt monogram of King Ferdinand I on the lid. Superb and perfect condition. I

Commander's Cross, Intermediary Model (1932), for Military in Time of Peace. Neck Badge, 105x65 mm, gilt Silver, maker`s mark "Josef Resch&Fils, Bucarest", both sides enameled, with original suspension ring and ribbon, obverse medallion with cipher of Carol I, reverse with 1877, swords under the crown. A very rare model, awarded only in 1932. Very high quality manufacture in very fine condition. I R!