Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Romania, Knight’s Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity two thin ones above a

two thin ones above a very wide band

group of eight awarded to Major-General J

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “1870” clasp indicating issue for Franco-Prussian War service

no doubt period

marked with a gilt coat-of-arms within a corn wreath on the lid

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star Of Romania, Knight’s Cross With Swords certificate_of_authenticity two thin ones above a(Ordinul Steaua Romaniei). Instituted in 1877 by Prince Carol I. Type II (1932 1947). Military Division. In silver gilt, a blue enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, swords pierce the central medallion, the obverse medallion features the cypher of Carol I, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed IN FIDE SALUS, encircled by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse medallion features the year 1877 on a red enamel field, surrounded by a green