Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Romania, Commander, by Zimmerman

(Ordin Corona României). Instituted with swords on December 21st, 1916. Type II (1932-1947 issue). A Maltese Cross constructed of silver, with red and white enamels featuring silver Royal Crowns and crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central red enamelled medallion decorated with the Royal Cypher of Carol surrounded by a band of white enamels inscribed with “PRIN NOI INSINE” (By Ourselves) in Latin, the reverse with a central red enamelled medallion inscribed “10. MAIU” (May 10th), surrounded by a band of white enamels dated “1866”, “1877”, and “1881”, suspended from a swivel crown and swivel ring for suspension from a segment of period original war issue ribbon, measuring 45.1 mm (w) x 67.1 mm (l), weighing 31.43 grams, marked on the ring SILBER, CFZ denoting Zimmerman manufacture, Romanian crown, numbered 1703, with enamel replacements on the 3 and 6 o’clock arms, areas of wear to silver finish, remains very fine.