Romanian Royal Order; enamel cross with sash bow
Key Information:
Country: Romania
Order: Order of the Crown of Romania (Ordinul Coroanei României)
Class: Grand Cross badge
Suspension: Ring suspension
Material: Gilt metal with enamel
Dimensions approx.: 73.30 × 72.40 mm
Hallmarks: None visible
Period: Kingdom of Romania (pre-1947)
Medal Design:
White-enamelled cross with red translucent enamel panels and ornate gilt scrollwork between the arms. Central medallion with royal crown and surrounding inscription.
For condition, please refer to the pictures; all dimensions are approximate.
Condition:
Very good original condition.
Enamel appears intact with no visible chips or cracks. Light age patina to gilt surfaces, consistent with age.
Please refer carefully to the photos for full condition assessment.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Crown of Romania, instituted in 1881, was one of the principal orders of the Romanian Kingdom.
The Grand Cross was awarded to senior military officers, high-ranking officials, and foreign dignitaries.
Ring-suspended Grand Cross badges without crown are encountered less frequently than crown-suspended examples and are collected as legitimate period variants.
A desirable piece for collectors of:
Romanian royal orders
Balkan and European orders
Pre-WWII chivalric decorations
Summary:
Original Order of the Crown of Romania – Grand Cross badge, ring suspension, no crown, excellent enamel condition.
Attractive and well-preserved example.
Please refer to the pictures.