Romania - Order of the Crown (founded 1881) Grand Officer's set of the 1st type for civilians, comprising Commander's star and Commander's plaque of the Order of the Crown in vermeil, silver and enamel. Star weight 48.2 g. Plate weight 62.5 g. (star missing) In a box from the Resch firm in Bucharest, with the figure of King Ferdinand (1914-1927).

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