Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, Type II, c. 1940

(Ordin Corona României). Instituted on March 14th, 1881. Type II (1932-1947). c. 1940 issue. A silver eight-pointed multi-rayed star with four gilded Royal Crowns in an “X” formation, with a circular central red enamelled medallion decorated with the Royal Cypher of Carol I in gilt, surrounded by a band of white enamels inscribed with “Prin Noi Insine” (By Ourselves) in Latin, the reverse plain,  with a tall barrel hinge, vertical pinback, and rightward-opening catch, maker marked “Joseph Resch, Bucharest” and hallmarked “196-33 ARG” on the reverse, measuring 66.5 mm (w) x 66.1 mm (l), weighing 39.37 grams, in extremely well preserved example of very fine craftsmanship, in extremely fine condition.