ROMANIA

Grand Officer's Set, 2nd Model (1877), for Civil. Neck Badge, 77x51 mm., gilt Silver, hallmarked "1150 - crown - IR - 35", maker's mark "Resch", both sides enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. Breast Star, 66 mm., Silver, maker`s mark "Joseph Resch Fils-Bucarest", hallmarked on the pin "1111 - ARG - crown - IR - 35" superimposed part gilt and enameled, brilliant cut, thin pin on reverse in original case of issue by Joseph Resh Fils Bucuresti", with gilt monogram of King Mihai I on the lid. A very rare set of superb quality! I RR!

1st Class Set for Civil (1937). Sash Badge, 91x62 mm., Silver, hallmarked "935", both sides dark blue enameled, obverse medallion with cipher of Carol I, reverse medallion with 1877, with original crown and suspension ring. Breast Star, 82 mm., Silver, hallmarked "crown, 900, 150-37", maker`s mark "Bijuteria Heinrich Weiss, Bucuresti", superimposed parts gilt and enameled, brilliant cut, multipart construction, reverse with medium pin back. Extremely fine condition and rare set! I R!

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!

Grand Officer's Set, 1st Model (1877-1932) for Military in Time of Peace. Neck Badge, 103x66 mm., gilt Silver, hallmarked "V, 2 dolphins", enameled, original suspension loop and ribbon. Breast Star, 90 mm., Silver, hallmarked "2 dolphins", maker's mark "Joseph Resch Fils, Bucharest", partially gilt and enameled, brilliant cut, reverse medium pin, in case of issue by "Joseph Resch Fils, Bucharest", with gilt monogram of King Carol I on the lid. A superb and very rare set in perfect condition. I RR!

Grand Cross Set (1877), 1st Model, for Military in Time of War. Sash Badge, 110 x70 mm., Silver, both sides dark blue enameled, averse medallion with the eagle, reverse medallion with Carol I cipher. Crown and swords in very fine massive French quality, original sash in very good condition. Breast Star with Swords, 92 mm., Silver, maker`s mark "Josef Resch & fils, Bucarest", enameled, brilliant cut. Very interesting set, extremely rare, only 10 awarded pieces!
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Grand Cross Set, 1st Class. Sash Badge, 57x44 mm., gilt Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring, loop and long complete sash. Breast Star, 55 mm., gilt Silver, superimposed parts enameled, maker`s mark "Joseph Resch Fils, Bucharest", reverse with thin pin. 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.

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, 68x44 mm., gilt Silver, both sides enameled, 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, who united 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.

Collar Chain. Collar Badge, 88x69 mm., gilt Silver, both sides enameled, centre gold, cross and the scarf with blue enameled legend "Prin statornicie la isbinda". The Chain, 70 cm., gilt Silver, one side enameled, 22 enamelled medallions. The Order of Carol I, the highest Romanian Order, instituted on May 10th, 1906, part of the 40th jubilee celebration of King Carol of Hohenzollern, was awarded until 1932 in 4 classes: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer and Commander.

Greek style Icon, painting on wood under oklad in silver relief, representation of christ pantocrator in majesty, endowed with the attributes of creator of the world, surrounded by emblematic characters, including saint-nicholas : we specify that the oklad and the painting, for an iconoclastic purpose, suffered damage, part of the decor erased. Ribbed hem border frame. Good general condition except for the visible damage reported. Work from the beginning of the 19th century. Dimension 32,5 * 25.5 cm. II

Greek style Icon of devotion, painting on wood under oklad in silver relief, representation in twelve boxes of saints, bishops and martyrs including Baptist, Gregory, Ilias (Elie), Cyrille, Maurice, Emperor Constantine and Helen, Geneviève of Paris ... Highlights of gilding and enamel paint for the halos and crowns. Ribbed hem border frame. Good general condition despite wear to the paint. Work from the mid-19th century. Dimension 32,5 * 27,8 cm. I-II