Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Romania, Grand Officer Set, c.1920

(Ordin "Corona Romaniei"). Instituted in 1881. Type I (1881-1941). The neck decoration, in silver gilt with deep red and white enamels, royal crown on the obverse centrepiece, silver gilt scrolls in each quadrant, reverse with  "10. Maiu" (May 10), the National Day. It is surrounded by the years 1866 (enthronement of Carol and the foundation of the Romanian dynasty), 1877 (proclamation of Romanian fully independence), 1881 (proclamation of the Kingdom and of Carol as King of Romania), measuring 62.94 mm (w) x 63.41 mm (h), maker marked on integral ring  "KF" (Karl Flaischacker) as well as Austrian silver hallmark, elongated loop having been pinched on reverse, on period ribbon with ties, with minor enamel loss to reverse, remains very fine. 

Accompanied by the star of the order, in silver, an eight arm star of smooth rays, the obverse medallion bearing a royal crown on red enamel field, encircled by a white ring inscribed PRIN NOI INSINE, the reverse offers a vertical pin suspension, central cartouche bearing the embossed makers name of JOSEPH RESCH BUCCARESCI, pin marked with Romanian silver mark, A for Vienna and KF (Karl Flaischacker), the star measures 82.9 mm (w) x 82.3 mm (h), weighs 61.17 grams, enamels intact, lovely patina. 

Contained in Grand Officer Case for the Order, in blue leather cover, with cypher of Carol I on the lid, the interior in silk and velvet, interior lid marked JOSEPH RESCH FILS BUCAREST, measures 118 mm (w) x 240 mm (h) x 48 mm (d), cracks and wear to the exterior, functional hinge and catch, very fine.